Japan 500 Yen - Shōwa, 63
Seikan Tunnel
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
500 Yen - Shōwa
Year
63
Ruler
Shōwa
(1926–1989)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13
Diameter (mm)
30
Thickness (mm)
2.75
Description
500 Yen - Shōwa from Japan. Issued in 63. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 30 mm and weighs 13 g.
- Obverse
- Tunnel, waves and seagulls, authority above, value below (State of Japan 500 yen)
- Reverse
- Map of Hokkaido in a waved ribbon, legends around (Seikan tunnel opening 500 yen Year 63 of Shōwa)
- Edge
- Reeded with incuse inscriptions
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 (1988) | 20M | € 6,20 | € 6,20 |
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