500 Yen - Heisei (Runners) 6 (1994) front 500 Yen - Heisei (Runners) 6 (1994) back
500 Yen - Heisei (Runners) 6 (1994) photo
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500 Yen - Heisei Runners

6 (1994) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 7.2 g 26.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
6 (1994)
Calendar
Japanese - Heisei era
Value
500 Yen 500 JPY = USD 3.36
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
7.2 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#10964
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

Six leaves surrounding 12th Asian Games logo above value

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
THE 12th ASIAN GAMES HIROSHIMA 1994
500
YEN
• 平 成 6 年 •

Translation: Year 6 of Heisei

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 500 Yen - Heisei (Runners) 6 (1994) coin from Japan features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Japanese runner, known as a "hashiriya," who is dressed in a traditional outfit and carrying a large lantern. This design was chosen to commemorate the 6th year of the Heisei era, which was a significant year in Japanese history. The coin's reverse side features the standard 500 Yen design, which includes the coin's denomination and the Japanese kanji character for "500." Overall, this coin is a beautiful representation of Japanese culture and history, and it's a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
6 (1994)  100000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yen - Heisei (Runners) 6 (1994) coin.