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Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 (The 3rd issue)100 yen Clad Coin/Archery

This 100-yen coin was issued to commemorate the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.There are seven types of Paralympic commemorative 100-yen coins in total.This coin depicts Archery, one of the Paralympic sports.

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Regarding the Issuance of the 2026 Japan Mint Set

In 2026, the Japan Mint will again offer a mint set of circulating regular coins.

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Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (The 4th issue)500 yen Bicolor Clad Coin/Thunder God

This 500-yen coin was issued to commemorate the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.The Olympic coin features the Thunder God. The Paralympic coin features the Wind God.

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IWATE Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Silver Coin (岩手)

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 Iwate Prefecture feature designs of the National Treasure Konjikido Golden Hall and Chusonji Temple lotus, along with the Pure Land Garden of Mōtsūji Temple.

Commemorative CoinsThe 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Commemorative Silver Coin

Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 (The 2nd issue)100 yen Clad Coin/Goalball

This 100-yen coin was issued to commemorate the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.There are seven types of Paralympic commemorative 100-yen coins in total.This coin depicts Goalball, one of the Paralympic sports.

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70th Anniversary of GODZILLA Series 2024 Proof Coin Set

The Godzilla film franchise, which debuted its first movie in 1954, celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2024. To commemorate this milestone, the Godzilla 70th Anniversary 2024 Proof Coin Set has been released.This coin set contains six proof coins, from 500 yen to 1 yen, all dated Reiwa 6 (2024), along with one silver medal, all housed in a special leather case.

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Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 (The 4th issue)500 yen Bicolor Clad Coin/Wind God

This 500-yen coin was issued to commemorate the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.The Paralympic coin features the Wind God. The Olympic coin features the Thunder God.

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TOKYO Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Silver Coin (東京)

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.Tokyo coins feature the Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and Yurikamome.

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FUKUSHIMA Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Silver Coin (福島)

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 Fukushima Prefecture feature Hideyo Noguchi, Mount Bandai, and Lake Inawashiro.

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CHIBA Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Silver Coin (千葉)

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 Chiba Prefecture depicts the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line and rapeseed flowers.

Commemorative CoinsThe 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Commemorative Silver Coin