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500 Yen - Heisei Aichi Expo
17 (2005) year| Nickel brass (72% Copper, 20% Zinc, 8% Nickel) | 7 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 17 (2005) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Heisei era |
| Value | 500 Yen 500 JPY = USD 3.36 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (72% Copper, 20% Zinc, 8% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Circular Expo logo and lines beneath
Optical security element with 500 in it next to year
Lettering:
EXPO
2005 AICHI
500 平成17年
500
YEN
Edge
Slanted reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2005 Aichi Expo, which was held in Nagakute, Japan. The coin's design features the Expo's logo and mascot, as well as an image of a blooming cherry blossom tree, which is a symbol of Japan.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 (2005) | 8241000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Expo) 17 (2005) coin.
