Japan Coin Blog

These silver coins were issued to commemorate the enforcement of Japan's Local Autonomy Law.Each of the 47 prefectures has its own unique design.The Hiroshima Prefecture coin depicts the World Heritage site Itsukushima Shrine, along with its sacred dance, and maple leaves.

These silver coins were issued to commemorate the enforcement of Japan's Local Autonomy Law.Each of the 47 prefectures has its own unique design.The Miyagi Prefecture coin depicts Date Masamune and the Keicho Embassy ships.

These silver coins were issued to commemorate the enforcement of Japan's Local Autonomy Law.Each of the 47 prefectures has its own unique design.Hyogo Prefecture coins feature the stork, a Special Natural Monument, and Himeji Castle, a National Treasure.

These silver coins were issued to commemorate the enforcement of Japan's Local Autonomy Law.Each of the 47 prefectures has its own unique design.The Oita Prefecture coin depicts the Minami-Churomon Gate of Usa Jingu Shrine and Yokozuna Futabayama, a native of Oita Prefecture.

These silver coins were issued to commemorate the enforcement of Japan's Local Autonomy Law.Each of the 47 prefectures has its own unique design.The coin of Tochigi Prefecture features the National Treasure, the Yomeimon Gate of Nikko Toshogu Shrine.

These silver coins were issued to commemorate the enforcement of Japan's Local Autonomy Law.Each of the 47 prefectures has its own unique design.The Miyazaki Prefecture coin depicts the Miyazaki Prefectural Government Main Building, a representative structure of Miyazaki Prefecture, and the Takachiho Night Kagura (Tejikarao no Mai) dance.

These silver coins were issued to commemorate the enforcement of Japan's Local Autonomy Law.Each of the 47 prefectures has its own unique design.The Kanagawa Prefecture coin depicts Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, representing the ancient samurai capital of Kamakura, and yabusame horseback archery.