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 coins of Saitama Prefecture feature Eiichi Shibusawa and the Bell of Time (Kawagoe City).

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 Kagawa Prefecture coin depicts the view from Hiraihou Peak in Ritsurin Park.

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 coins of Mie Prefecture feature the Isuzu River and the Uji Bridge of Ise Grand 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 coins of Yamagata Prefecture feature the Mogami River and cherries(Sakuranbo).

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.Ehime Prefecture's coins feature the Dōgo Onsen Main Building and mikan oranges.

JNDA# 07-32MaterialSilverCompositionPure SilverWeight31.1grams=1.09ozDiameter40mm=1.57inYear of Prod...

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.Yamanashi Prefecture coins feature Mount Fuji, the Yamanashi Linear Experimental Line, and grapes (Koshu variety).

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 coins of Shizuoka Prefecture feature an image of Mount Fuji based on Taikan Yokoyama's “Ultramarine Fuji.”

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 Okayama Prefecture coin depicts Okayama Korakuen Garden and Momotaro.