Japan 5 Sen - Shōwa, 8
Pattern
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Yen
(1871 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Sen
Year
8
Ruler
Shōwa
(1926–1989)
Composition
Nickel (Ni 100%)
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Sen from Japan. Issued in 8. Struck in Nickel (Ni 100%). Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Chrysanthemum Flower Seal (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) on top, value divided by hole and Paulownia Flower Seal at the bottom surrounded by ornaments. (Five sen)
- Reverse
- Issuing authority on top, date at the bottom, left and right from hole two wave pattern fields with a Sakura cherry blossom each side (Great Japan Year 8 of Shōwa)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (1933) | — |
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