JNDA# 07-40
| Material | Silver |
| Composition | Pure Silver |
| Weight | 31.1grams=1.09oz |
| Diameter | 40mm=1.57in |
| Year of Production | 2015(Heisei 27 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.
Tokushima Prefecture’s coins feature the Naruto whirlpools, the Awa Odori dance, and sudachi blossoms.
Naruto Whirlpools
The Naruto whirlpools are the world’s largest tidal whirlpools, occurring in the Naruto Strait between Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture and Minami-Awaji City in Hyogo Prefecture due to tidal currents.
They reach their largest size during spring and autumn equinoxes, with currents reaching speeds of 20 km/h and a maximum diameter of 20 meters.
Awa Odori
The Awa Odori is a traditional performing art that Tokushima proudly presents to the world, continuously danced for over four hundred years. Its origins are debated, with theories including the founding of Tokushima Castle, the “Furyu Odori” dance considered the origin of Noh, and Bon Odori.
Held annually from August 12th to 15th, the Tokushima City Awa Odori attracts over 1.2 million visitors. The dance is also performed throughout Tokushima Prefecture and at numerous Awa Odori festivals nationwide.
Sudachi Blossoms
Sudachi is a citrus fruit characterized by its strong sourness. Native to Tokushima, nearly all sudachi shipped throughout Japan are produced in Tokushima Prefecture. It blooms with small white flowers around mid-May each year, and these flowers are designated as the prefectural flower of Tokushima.
