Heritage Auctions

100000 Yen – Japan

Commemoration: 60th Anniversary of the Reign of Emperor Showa

Context

Years: 1986–1987

Issuer: Japan

Ruler: Shōwa

Currency:

(since 1871)

Total mintage: 11,000,000

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 20 g

Gold weight: 19.98 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

Y: #92

Numista: #15212

Value

Exchange value: 100000 JPY = $649.22

Bullion value: $3142.10

Inflation-adjusted value: 129746.00 JPY

Obverse

Engraver: Ikuo Hirayama

Inscription:

• 日本国 • 御在位六十年 •

拾万円 • 昭和六十一年

Translation:

Japan; 60th Year of the Reign;

100,000 Yen; Showa 61

Language: Japanese

Engraver: Ikuo Hirayama

Reeded

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1986	—	10,000,000
1987	—	875,487
1987	—	124,513	Proof

💎 Extremely Rare