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500 Yen - Heisei Yamaguchi
27 (2015) 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 | 27 (2015) |
| 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#75304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
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 27 年
Translation:
Local autonomy
Year 27 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding with two different pitches
Comment
The five-story pagoda, with a roof covered with layers of Japanese cypress hinoki, is located on the precincts of Ruriko-ji Temple in Yamaguchi City. An architectural masterpiece created during the reign of the Ouchi family, this pagoda is claimed to be one of the best structures built in the mid-Muromachi period, and one of the three most beautiful pagodas in Japan. Reportedly, Ouchi Morimi , the 26th head of the Ouchi family, planned to build the pagoda in memory of his brother, Yoshihiro. The pagoda was completed around 1442 and designated as a National Treasure in 1952.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 in circulation and makes it a notable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 (2015) | 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 (Yamaguchi) 27 (2015) coin.
