Japan 5 Sen - Shōwa, 20 – 21

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Japan Japan
Currency Yen (1871 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Sen
Year 20 – 21
Ruler Shōwa (1926–1989)
Composition Tin-zinc
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Sen from Japan. Issued from 20 to 21. Struck in Tin-zinc. Measures 17 mm and weighs 2 g.

Obverse
Dove with spread wings flanked by value and chrysanthemum above (5 sen)
Reverse
Large value in centre flanked by paulownia crests with authority above and date below (Japanese government
5
Year 21 of Shōwa)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf Comment Frequency
21 (1946)  — € 0,80 € 0,80 € 1,10 年一十二和昭 66%
20 (1945)  180M € 0,94 € 0,94 € 1,20 年十二和昭 48%

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