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20 Yen – Japan

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1897–1912
Issuer: Japan Issuer flag
Ruler: Meiji
Currency:
(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:




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.

Edge

Reeded

Mints

NameMark
Japan Mint

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
18971,861,000
1903
19042,759,470
19051,045,904
19061,331,332
1907817,362
1908458,082
1909557,882
19102,163,644
19111,470,054
19121,272,450

Series: 1897 Japan circulation coins

5 Sen obverse
5 Sen reverse
5 Sen
1897-1909
5 Yen obverse
5 Yen reverse
5 Yen
1897-1912
10 Yen obverse
10 Yen reverse
10 Yen
1897-1910
20 Yen obverse
20 Yen reverse
20 Yen
1897-1912
💎 Extremely Rare