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National Park System Commemorative Coin No.13 Daisen-Oki National Park

This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park System.The 13th coin in the series features Mt. Daisen and Daisen Japanese yew.

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About ancient Japan

Currency in Ancient JapanFrom the late 7th century to the mid-10th century, currency in ancient Japa...

Local Legends of JAPAN

Magatama

Magatama are pieces of jewelry used in ancient Japan. They are also famous as one of the Three Sacre...

Local Legends of JAPAN

The Three Sacred Treasures

In Japanese mythology, the Three Sacred Treasures are the three treasures that Amaterasu (the Great Sun Goddess) bestowed upon Ninigi (Ninigi-no-Mikoto) during the Descent of the Heavenly Grandchild.They refer to the Yata Mirror, the Sword of the Heavens (Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi), and the Yasakani-no-Magatama.

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National Park System Commemorative Coin No.11 Aso-Kuju National Park

This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park System.The 11th coin in the series features Five Aso Mountains, Kuju Highland, and Echinops setifer.

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National Park System Commemorative Coin No.10 Nikko National Park

This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park System.The 10th coin in the series features Mt. Chausu and Shinkyo Bridge.

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The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 10000 Yen Silver Coin

The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 10000 Yen Silver coin was issued in 1986 (Showa 61).

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The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 100,000 Yen Gold Coin

This gold coin was issued in 1986 (Shōwa 61) to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Emperor Shōwa’s accession to the throne. It is Japan’s first-ever commemorative gold coin and, as the first gold coin issued after World War II, holds tremendous historical value.

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1985 Centennial of the Foundation of the Cabinet System 500 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

This commemorative coin is a 500-yen nickel-silver coin issued in Showa 60 (1985) to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the cabinet system.The obverse features the former official residence of the Prime Minister, while the reverse features the seal of the Cabinet.

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Tsukuba Exposition 85 500Yen Cupro-nickel coin

This commemorative coin is a “500-yen white copper coin” issued to commemorate the 1985 Tsukuba Expo.The Tsukuba Expo was Japan’s second international exposition (World’s Fair), held for six months starting in March 1985 (Showa 60).

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