5000 Yen - Heisei (Biathlon) 9 (1997) front 5000 Yen - Heisei (Biathlon) 9 (1997) back
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5000 Yen - Heisei Biathlon

9 (1997) year
Silver (.925) (Copper .075) 15 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
9 (1997)
Calendar
Japanese - Heisei era
Value
5000 Yen 5000 JPY = USD 34
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Silver (.925) (Copper .075)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#37208
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Olympic emblem, Japanese serow goat-antelope, value and dates

Lettering:
1998
NAGANO
5000
YEN
平成9年

Translation: Year 9 of Heisei

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and target shooting. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of a biathlete in action, while the reverse side features a target with five rings, representing the five targets that biathletes aim to hit during competition. This coin was minted to commemorate the 1997 Biathlon World Championships, which were held in Breuil-Cervinia, Italy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
9 (1997)  133000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Yen - Heisei (Biathlon) 9 (1997) coin.