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500 Yen - Shōwa Tsukuba Expo
60 (1985) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 13 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 60 (1985) |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Expo emblem on top of value flanked by sakura flowers, text above and date below
Lettering:
TSUKUBA EXPO'85
❀ ５ ００ ❀
昭和六十年
Translation: Year 60 of Shōwa
Edge
Reeded with text
Lettering: TSUKUBA EXPO '８５ ◆ TSUKUBA EXPO '８５ ◆
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Shōwa era, which was a time of significant cultural and economic growth in Japan. The coin's design features the image of a cherry blossom, which is a symbol of Japan and represents the country's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 (1985) | 70000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yen - Shōwa (Tsukuba Expo) 60 (1985) coin.
