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500 Yen - Heisei Retrocession of Okinawa
4 (1992) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 4 (1992) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Heisei era |
| Value | 500 Yen 500 JPY = USD 3.36 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Two upright dragons flankng test, value and date
Lettering:
沖縄復帰
二十年
500 円
平成四年
Translation:
20 years return of Okinawa
500 yen
Year 4 of Heisei
Edge
Reeded with text
Lettering: OKINAWA FUKKI 20 NEN - NƎN 0ᄅ Iʞʞ∩Ⅎ ∀M∀NIʞO
Translation: 20 years return of Okinawa
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the retrocession of Okinawa from the United States to Japan in 1972, which marked the end of a 27-year period of U.S. administration of the islands following World War II. The coin's design features a portrait of Emperor Akihito on one side and a depiction of the Okinawa Islands on the other, symbolizing the return of the islands to Japanese sovereignty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (1992) | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yen - Heisei (Retrocession of Okinawa) 4 (1992) coin.
