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500 Yen - Heisei Kanagawa
24 (2012) 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 | 24 (2012) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#38889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
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 24 年
Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 24 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding with two different pitches
Comment
Under the idea of nation protection which wishes for peace both by the Kamakura shogunate and people, it is said that this Great Buddha was constructed by people with willingness under the leadership of shogunate as a symbol of samurai government and guardian Buddha.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 in the world of numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 (2012) | 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 (Kanagawa) 24 (2012) coin.
