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500 Yen - Heisei Tokyo
28 (2016) year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 7.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 28 (2016) |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#83887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Old cast Mon coin with latent images in square hole
surrounded by legends
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
JAPAN 47 PREFECTURES COIN PROGRAM
地
治(47/60)方
自
500 YEN 平成２８年
Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 28 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding with two different pitches
Comment
The Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building designed by Kingo Tatsuno, was completed in 1914. Its interior and the roofs of its north and south domes were burned down in 1945 due to the war. It was designated as a national important cultural property in 2003, and renovated to its original appearance in 2012.Gyoko Street (Tokyo Metropolitan Road Route 404, Kokyo-mae Tokyo Teishajo Line) is leading from the square in front of the Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building to the Imperial Palace, Gyoko Street is a historic avenue that is occasionally used for official events of the Imperial family, as well as for processions of horse-drawn carriages or automobiles during a Ceremony of the Presentation of Credentials for newly appointed foreign ambassadors.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Yen - Heisei (Tokyo) 28 (2016) coin from Japan is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design not only adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal but also makes it stand out from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 (2016) | 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 (Tokyo) 28 (2016) coin.
