500 Yen - Heisei Gifu

22 (2010) year


Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring (75% Copper, 12.5% Zinc, 12.5% Nickel)	7.1 g	26.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Japan
Emperor	Heisei (1989-2019)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	22 (2010)
Calendar	Japanese - Heisei era
Value	500 Yen 500 JPY = USD 3.36
Currency	Yen (1871-date)
Composition	Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring (75% Copper, 12.5% Zinc, 12.5% Nickel)
Weight	7.1 g
Diameter	26.5 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#16234
Rarity index	41%

Reverse

Old cast Mon coin with latent images in square hole
surrounded by legends

Lettering:
JAPAN 47 PREFECTURES COIN PROGRAM
　　地
方(47/60)自
　　治
500 YEN　平成 22 年

Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 22 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding with two different pitches

Comment

The Chinese milk vetch flower is Gifu's prefectural flower. The houses in the background are in the "Historic Village of Shirakawa-go," a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gifu Prefecture. The traditional style of these houses is adapted to the natural environment in Shirakawa, which is often hit by heavy snowfall in winter.
Gifu is located almost in the center of Japan and out of Japan's 47 prefectures, is one of only eight prefectures with no access to the sea.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
22 (2010)	30000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yen - Heisei (Gifu) 22 (2010) coin.