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5000 Yen - Heisei Paralympic Skiing

10 (1998) year
Silver (.925) (Copper .075) 15 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
10 (1998)
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#35949
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

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

Lettering:
1998
NAGANO
5000
YEN
平成10年

Translation: Year 10 of Heisei

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Paralympic Winter Games, which were held in Nagano, Japan in 1998. The coin features a design of a skier in motion, symbolizing the spirit of the Paralympic Games and the pursuit of excellence by athletes with disabilities.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
10 (1998)  133000 - - - - - -

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