500 Yen - Heisei (Kōchi) 22 (2010) front 500 Yen - Heisei (Kōchi) 22 (2010) back
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500 Yen - Heisei Kōchi

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#16235
Rarity index
42%

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

Kochi is located in Shikoku Island and facing the Pacific Ocean. This region is known as its mild climate and rich nature.

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 (Kōchi) 22 (2010) coin.