500 Yen - Heisei (Nara) 21 (2009) front 500 Yen - Heisei (Nara) 21 (2009) back
500 Yen - Heisei (Nara) 21 (2009) photo
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500 Yen - Heisei Nara

21 (2009) 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
21 (2009)
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
References
Numista
N#13743
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 21 年

Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 21 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding with two different pitches

Comment

Nara is close to Osaka city. Nara was the ancient capital of Japan, even older than Kyoto. In addition to Kyoto, there are many famous temples and shrines in Nara.

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
21 (2009)  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 (Nara) 21 (2009) coin.