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Ginza Coins
20 Yen
– Japan
Standard circulation coins
Series:
1897 Japan circulation coins
Context
Years:
1897–1912
Issuer:
Japan
Ruler:
Meiji
Currency:
Yen
(since 1871)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
13,737,180
Material
Diameter:
28.78 mm
Weight:
16.67 g
Gold weight:
15.00 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
90%
Gold
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
References
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Numista:
#15207
Value
Exchange value:
20 JPY = $0.13
Bullion value:
$2359.40
Obverse
Inscription:
二
十
圓
Translation:
Twenty Dollars
Language:
Chinese
Reverse
Inscription:
年三十四治明 · 本日大
· 圓十二 ·
Translation:
In the thirty-fourth year of the Zhi Ming era. This day is greatly auspicious.
Twelve yuan.
Language:
Classical Chinese
Edge
Reeded
Categories
Plants
>
Flower
Symbols
>
Coat of Arms
Symbol
>
Sun
Symbol
>
Wreath
Mints
Name
Mark
Japan Mint
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1897
—
1,861,000
+
1903
—
—
+
1904
—
2,759,470
+
1905
—
1,045,904
+
1906
—
1,331,332
+
1907
—
817,362
+
1908
—
458,082
+
1909
—
557,882
+
1910
—
2,163,644
+
1911
—
1,470,054
+
1912
—
1,272,450
+
Series:
1897 Japan circulation coins
5 Sen
1897-1909
5 Yen
1897-1912
10 Yen
1897-1910
20 Yen
1897-1912
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Extremely Rare