JNDA# 07-34
| Material | Silver |
| Composition | Pure Silver |
| Weight | 31.1grams=1.09oz |
| Diameter | 40mm=1.57in |
| Year of Production | 2014(Heisei 26 year) |
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).
Mogami River
The Mogami River is a Japanese river with a total length of 229 km. Since ancient times, this river has supported the lives and culture of Yamagata residents as a source of agricultural water and a transportation route.
It is also considered one of Japan’s most renowned rapids and is famous for Matsuo Basho’s haiku: “Gathering the May rains, swift flows the Mogami River.”
Cherries(Sakuranbo)
The fruit of the cherry tree (Prunus mume), a member of the rose family. Yamagata Prefecture is famous for cherries, accounting for about 70% of Japan’s total production.
The “Sato-nishiki” variety, the most widely produced in Japan, was bred through cross-pollination within Yamagata Prefecture.
It has also been selected as the prefecture’s official tree.
