Title

KennyG

5 Sen – Japan

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1933–1938

Issuer: Japan

Ruler: Shōwa

Currency:

(since 1871)

Demonetization: 1954

Total mintage: 154,407,087

Material

Diameter: 19 mm

Weight: 2.8 g

Thickness: 1.35 mm

Shape: Round with a round hole

Composition: Nickel

Magnetic: Yes

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

Y: #53

Numista: #13956

Value

Exchange value: 0.05 JPY = $0.00

Obverse

Inscription:

錢五

Translation:

Five Cash

Language: Chinese

Reverse

Inscription:

❀ 本日大 ❀

年一十和昭

Translation:

❀ Showa 11th Year ❀

❀ Hon Nichi Dai ❀

Language: Japanese

Edge

Plain

Categories

Animal> Bird> Eagle

Symbols> Coat of Arms

Mints

Name	Mark
Japan Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1933	—	16,150,806
1934	—	33,851,607
1935	—	13,680,677
1936	—	36,321,796
1937	—	44,402,201
1938	—	10,000,000

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