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100 Yen – Japan

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of Hirohito's enthronement

Context

Year: 1976

Japanese - Shōwa era Year: 51

Issuer: Japan

Ruler: Shōwa

Currency:

(since 1871)

Total mintage: 70,000,000

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 12 g

Thickness: 2.3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

Y: #86

Numista: #13962

Value

Exchange value: 100 JPY = $0.65

Inflation-adjusted value: 204.89 JPY

Obverse

Inscription:

日本国

百円

Translation:

Japan

100 Yen

Language: Japanese

Reverse

Inscription:

御在位五十年

100 円 • 昭和51年

Translation:

The 50th Year of the Imperial Reign

100 Yen • Showa 51

Language: Japanese

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Japan Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1976	—	70,000,000

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