500 Yen - Heisei (Chubu International Airport) 17 (2005) front 500 Yen - Heisei (Chubu International Airport) 17 (2005) back
500 Yen - Heisei (Chubu International Airport) 17 (2005) photo
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500 Yen - Heisei Chubu International Airport

17 (2005) year
Silver (.999) 15.6 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
17 (2005)
Calendar
Japanese - Heisei era
Value
500 Yen 500 JPY = USD 3.36
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15.6 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#85813
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

A map of the Aichi region with the airport marked as an aircraft in a waved ribbon with a loop at the bottom.
Made with an optical effect pattern.

Lettering:
• 中部国際空港開港 •
500円 平成17年

Translation:
• Opening of Chubu International Airport •
500 Yen Year 17 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding

Comment

Coin case:

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Interesting fact

The 500 Yen - Heisei (Chubu International Airport) 17 (2005) coin from Japan features a unique design that showcases the airport's iconic architecture. The coin's obverse side features a representation of the airport's distinctive terminal building, which was designed by architect Taro Ashiuchi and opened in 2002. The reverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a plane taking off from the airport, symbolizing the airport's role as a gateway to Japan and the world. The coin's design was created by artist Toshikazu Kusagaya.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
17 (2005)  50000 - - - - - -

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