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500 Yen - Heisei Brazil
20 (2008) 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 | 20 (2008) |
| 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#13735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Crossed sprigs of cherry and coffee, value above, date below, surrounded by legend
Lettering:
Ano do Intercâmbio Japão-Brasil/Centenário da Imigração
500
YEN
平成20年
Translation:
Year of the Japan-Brazil Exchange / Centenary of Immigration
500
Yen
Year 20 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding with two different pitches
Comment
A previous version had to be recycled because of a copyright dispute of the depicted Commemoration Statue in the Santos Port. (LINK)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Heisei era in Japan, which began in 1989 and ended in 2019. The coin's design features a stylized image of a phoenix, which is a symbol of rebirth and renewal, and is meant to represent the era's themes of peace and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (2008) | 4800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yen - Heisei (Brazil) 20 (2008) coin.
