500 Yen – Japan
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: 60th Anniversary of the Reign of Hirohito
Context
Year: 1986
Japanese - Shōwa era Year: 61
Issuer: Japan 
Ruler: Shōwa
Currency:
(since 1871)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 50,000,000
Material
Diameter: 30 mm
Weight: 13 g
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
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Numista: #13612
Value
Exchange value: 500 JPY = $3.25
Inflation-adjusted value: 648.73 JPY
Obverse
Engraver: Ikuo Hirayama
Reverse
Inscription:
• 日本国 • 御在位六十年 •
五百円 • 昭和六十一年
五百円 • 昭和六十一年
Translation:
Japan; 60th Year of the Reign;
500 Yen; Showa 61
500 Yen; Showa 61
Language: Japanese
Engraver: Ikuo Hirayama
Edge
Reeded
🌱 Fairly Common