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500 Yen - Heisei Shiga
23 (2011) year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring (75% Copper, 12.5% Zinc, 12.5% Nickel) | 7.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 23 (2011) |
| 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#30309 |
|---|---|
| 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 23 年
Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 23 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding with two different pitches
Comment
One-sixth of Shiga's total area is covered by Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. Lake Biwa is not only the most important water source for the people live in the main part of the western Japan, but also one of the world's precious few ancient lakes with four millions of history.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 (2011) | 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 (Shiga) 23 (2011) coin.
