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500 Yen - Heisei Hiroshima
25 (2013) year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring (75% Copper, 12.5% Zinc, 12.5% Nickel) | 7.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 25 (2013) |
| 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 | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#47844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
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 25 年
Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 25 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding with two different pitches
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Heisei era, which was a time of significant economic growth and technological advancement in Japan. The coin's design features the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, which was built to honor the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 and to promote peace and nuclear disarmament. The coin's bimetallic composition and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and a symbol of Japan's commitment to peace and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 (2013) | 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 (Hiroshima) 25 (2013) coin.
