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

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.

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 Nagasaki Prefecture feature Oura Cathedral and camellias.

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 Osaka Prefecture coin depicts Osaka Castle and Bunraku.

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 Wakayama Prefecture feature Mount Koya and the Danjo Garan.

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 Fukuoka Prefecture coin depicts Okinoshima, Munakata Taisha Shrine, and the national treasure, the gold ring.

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.Tokushima Prefecture's coins feature the Naruto whirlpools, the Awa Odori dance, and sudachi blossoms.

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 Yamaguchi Prefecture feature Kintaikyo Bridge and Akiyoshidai.

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 Ishikawa Prefecture feature the Kotoji lantern and Yukitsuri of Kenroku-en Garden.

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).