Japan 5 Yen - Shōwa, 23 – 24

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Yen - Shōwa
Year 23 – 24
Ruler Shōwa (1926–1989)
Composition Brass
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4
Diameter (mm) 22

Description

5 Yen - Shōwa from Japan. Issued from 23 to 24. Struck in Brass. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4 g.

Obverse
Pigeon within circle, flanked by dots, with authority on top, date below (• State of Japan •
Year 23 of Shōwa)
Reverse
The National Diet Building within circle dividing value and denomination, all within wreath (5 yen)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
24 (1949)  179.7M € 0,29 € 0,29 € 0,29 € 0,76 € 1,40 € 1,40 € 1,50 昭和二十四年 69%
23 (1948)  74.5M — € 0,64 € 0,73 € 0,82 € 1,10 € 1,30 € 2,90 昭和二十三年 47%

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