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500 Yen - Heisei Asia and Oceania
14 (2002) 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 | 14 (2002) |
| 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 | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
World Cup logo in center surrounded by the denomination a football and a watchface depicting a three-quarter hour
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™
500
YEN
©1999 FIFA TM
平成14年 •
Translation: Year 14 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding
Comment
Coin setInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the friendship between Japan and other countries in Asia and Oceania. The coin's obverse side features a stylized image of a cherry blossom, which is a symbol of Japan, and the reverse side features a pattern of waves and a stylized image of a kimono, which represents the cultural exchange between Japan and other countries in the region. This coin was minted to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the Heisei era, which began in 1989 and ended in 2019.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 (2002) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yen - Heisei (Asia and Oceania) 14 (2002) coin.
