Japan 500 Yen - Heisei, 17
Aichi Expo
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
500 Yen - Heisei
Year
17
Ruler
Heisei
(1989–2019)
Composition
Nickel brass (72% Copper, 20% Zinc, 8% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7
Diameter (mm)
26.5
Thickness (mm)
2
Description
500 Yen - Heisei from Japan. Issued in 17. Struck in Nickel brass (72% Copper, 20% Zinc, 8% Nickel). Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 7 g.
- Obverse
- Pacific map on a globe with with Aichi EXPO slogan (State of Japan Love the Earth Expo 500 yen)
- Reverse
- Circular Expo logo and lines beneath Optical security element with 500 in it next to year
- Edge
- Slanted reeding
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 (2005) | 8.2M | € 11,00 |
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