500 Yen - Shōwa (Seto Bridge) 63 (1988) front 500 Yen - Shōwa (Seto Bridge) 63 (1988) back
500 Yen - Shōwa (Seto Bridge) 63 (1988) photo
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500 Yen - Shōwa Seto Bridge

63 (1988) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 13 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
63 (1988)
Calendar
Japanese - Shōwa 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
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#10961
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Map of Honshu in a waved ribbon, legends around

Lettering:
瀬 戸 大 橋 開 通
500円 昭和63年

Translation:
Seto Bridge opening
500 yen Year 63 of Shōwa

Edge

Reeded with text

Lettering: SETO BRIDGE '88 ◆ 88, ƎפpIɹq O┴ƎS ◆

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Yen - Shōwa (Seto Bridge) 63 (1988) coin from Japan is that it features a unique bridge design that represents the connection between the mainland and the island of Honshu. The Seto Bridge, which was completed in 1988, is a remarkable engineering feat that spans 13.1 kilometers and is considered one of the longest bridges in the world. The coin's design showcases the bridge's striking architecture and highlights the importance of this infrastructure project in Japan's history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
63 (1988)  20000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yen - Shōwa (Seto Bridge) 63 (1988) coin.