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500 Yen - Heisei Okayama
25 (2013) yearBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring (75% Copper, 12.5% Zinc, 12.5% Nickel) | 7.1 g | 26.5 mm |
Issuer | Japan |
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Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 25 (2013) |
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 |
Numista | N#56471 |
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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 25 年
Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 25 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding with two different pitches
Interesting fact
The 500 Yen - Heisei (Okayama) 25 (2013) coin from Japan features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a beautiful image of the Korakuen Garden, a famous Japanese garden located in Okayama, while the reverse side features the iconic Japanese symbol of the rising sun. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a copper-nickel center and a nickel brass ring, adds to its unique appearance and makes it stand out among other coins.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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25 (2013) | 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 (Okayama) 25 (2013) coin.