Japan 20 Yen - Meiji, 30 – 45
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Yen
Year
30 – 45
Ruler
Meiji
(1867–1912)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
16.67
Diameter (mm)
28.78
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Yen from Japan. Issued from 30 to 45. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 28.78 mm and weighs 16.67 g.
- Obverse
- Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value (20 Yen)
- Reverse
- Radiant sun in flower cartouche surrounded by text, separated by little Paulownia Flower Seals. (Great Japan · Year 4 of Meiji · 20 yen ·)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 (1912) | 1.3M | 年五十四治明 | ||
| 44 (1911) | 1.5M | 年四十四治明 | ||
| 43 (1910) | 2.2M | 年三十四治明 | ||
| 42 (1909) | 557.9K | 年二十四治明 | ||
| 41 (1908) | 458.1K | 年一十四治明 | ||
| 40 (1907) | 817.4K | 年十四治明 | ||
| 39 (1906) | 1.3M | 年九十三治明 | ||
| 38 (1905) | 1M | 年八十三治明 | ||
| 37 (1904) | 2.8M | 年七十三治明 | ||
| 36 (1903) | — | 年六十三治明 | ||
| 30 (1897) | 1.9M | 年十三治明; 明 connected | ||
| 30 (1897) | — | 年十三治明; 明 separated |
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