500 Yen - Heisei (Hokkaido) 20 (2008) front

500 Yen - Heisei (Hokkaido) 20 (2008) back

500 Yen - Heisei (Hokkaido) 20 (2008) photo

500 Yen - Heisei Hokkaido

20 (2008) 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	20 (2008)
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#13737
Rarity index	35%

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 20 年

Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 20 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding with two different pitches

Comment

Hokkaido is the largest and most northerly prefecture in Japan. Hokkaido's development began in 1869 with the establishment of the Hokkaido Development Commission. Over 130 years have since passed, Hokkaido has seen significant development. Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido, is the fifth-most populous city in Japan. This island prefecture is full of nature, so it plays an important role as the largest food supplier and tourist area.

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 in the Heisei series and adds to its collectibility.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
20 (2008)	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 (Hokkaido) 20 (2008) coin.