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Obverse of 1971 Japanese 5 Yen
Obverse of 1971 Japanese 5 Yen
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Reverse of 1971 Japanese 5 Yen
Reverse of 1971 Japanese 5 Yen
Obverse of 1976 Japanese 100 Yen
Obverse of 1976 Japanese 100 Yen
1835-1870 100 Mon
No Date Issued 1835-1870 100 Mon
Japan
Japan is a constituional monarchy, and consists of a number of islands of the east coast of Asia. It was discovered by the western world by the Portuguese in 1542. In the 17th century, it shut out almost all contact with the west, fearing the foreign presence to be a military and cultural threat. After 1854 following a visit by Commodore Perry of the USA, Japan rapidly modernised and industrialised, established a parliamentary government, and rapidly grew into one of the leading nations. After its defeat in the second world war, it renounced military aggression, and made further strong economic progress.

Japanese Coins & Coin Sets
Modern Japanese coins are denominated in Yen, with 100 Sen per Yen, and theoretically, 100 Rin per Sen.

Fiftieth Anniversary of Hirohito
The 100 Yen shown on this page is to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Hirohito. It may seem odd that it is marked 51 to show it was issued in the 51st year of his reign, but this reflects the fact that regnal numbering starts at year 1 rather than 0. It is struck in cupro-nickel. The obverse design is a chrysanthemum flower.
The design on the reverse is that of the Imperial Palace as seen by visitors from Koyo Gaien, a large plaza. The stone bridge clearly visible is called the Meganebashi (Eyeglass Bridge) for its looks. The bridge just visible behind it was formerly a wooden bridge with two levels, from which the name Nijubashi (Double Bridge) is derived.

Specifications
DenominationDiameterAlloy
100 Mon33Cast Bronze
100 Yen31Cupro-Nickel
5 Yen22Brass

Notes
Denomination = Face Value of Coin
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Fineness = Proportion of silver
Weight = Total weight in grams
Silver Content = Actual fine silver content in troy ounces.

Japanese Coins For Sale
DateDenomDescriptionMintageGradeAvailPrice £Price $Price €
No Date100 Mon   Yes£10$15€12
1976100 Yen50th Anniversary of Hirohito's Reign70,000UncirculatedYes£4$6.00€6.00
19715 YenHirohito - New Script362,050,000 Yes£2$3€2.50

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.
Avail = Availability

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