500 Yen - Heisei (Antarctica) 19 (2007) front 500 Yen - Heisei (Antarctica) 19 (2007) back
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500 Yen - Heisei Antarctica

19 (2007) year
Nickel brass (72% Copper, 20% Zinc, 8% Nickel) 7 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
19 (2007)
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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#13734
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Map of Antarctica with latent image above, surrounded by legends

Lettering:
南極地域観測50年
500
500円  平成19年

Translation:
50 years Antarctic research
500
500 yen Year 19 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the scenic beauty of Antarctica, including the continent's icy landscape, penguins, and the aurora australis. The coin's design was created by Japanese artist, Takeshi Kawanabe, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
19 (2007)  6600000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yen - Heisei (Antarctica) 19 (2007) coin.