Japan 500 Yen - Heisei, 19
Antarctica
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
500 Yen - Heisei
Year
19
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
Description
500 Yen - Heisei from Japan. Issued in 19. Struck in Nickel brass (72% Copper, 20% Zinc, 8% Nickel). Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 7 g.
- Obverse
- Two sled dogs infront of the icebreaker Sōya, authority above, value below (State of Japan Soya SŌYA PL107 500 yen)
- Reverse
- Map of Antarctica with latent image above, surrounded by legends (50 years Antarctic research 500 500 yen Year 19 of Heisei)
- Edge
- Slanted reeding
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 (2007) | 6.6M | € 11,00 |
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