500 Yen - Heisei (Iwate) 23 (2011) front 500 Yen - Heisei (Iwate) 23 (2011) back
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500 Yen - Heisei Iwate

23 (2011) 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
23 (2011)
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#30308
Rarity index
40%

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 23 年

Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 23 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding with two different pitches

Comment

Shin Ôidô, is a sheath structure for the Konjiki-do Golden Hall. Gokusui no En is a poetry party held by poets wearing traditional Japanese kimono costumes at Pure Land Garden of Motsu-ji temple every May.

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 notable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
23 (2011)  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 (Iwate) 23 (2011) coin.