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500 Yen - Heisei Aichi
22 (2010) yearBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring (75% Copper, 12.5% Zinc, 12.5% Nickel) | 7.1 g | 26.5 mm |
Issuer | Japan |
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Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 22 (2010) |
Calendar | Japanese - Heisei era |
Value | 500 Yen 500 JPY = USD 3.36 |
Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring (75% Copper, 12.5% Zinc, 12.5% Nickel) |
Weight | 7.1 g |
Diameter | 26.5 mm |
Thickness | 1.8 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#19160 |
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Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Old cast Mon coin with latent images in square hole
surrounded by legends
Lettering:
JAPAN 47 PREFECTURES COIN PROGRAM
地
方(47/60)自
治
500 YEN 平成 22 年
Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 22 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding with two different pitches
Comment
Aichi is located in the central part of the mainland Japan. Three warlords who changed the course of Japan's history during the 16th century, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu were from Aichi. Now, it has become one of the major industrial centers of Japan.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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22 (2010) | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yen - Heisei (Aichi) 22 (2010) coin.