Commemorative Coins

Commemorative Coins

The International Garden and Greenery Exposition 5000 Yen Silver Coin

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Commemorative Coins

Seto Bridge Opening 500 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

This coin was issued in 1988 to commemorate the opening of the Seto Ohashi Bridge. Built to directly connect Honshu and Shikoku, the Seto Ohashi Bridge was one of the world’s largest bridges at the time.The obverse of the coin depicts the entire Seto Ohashi Bridge as seen from the Okayama Prefecture side, while the reverse features a map of Honshu and Shikoku.
Commemorative Coins

Seikan Tunnel Opening 500 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

The 500-yen white copper commemorative coin marking the opening of the Seikan Tunnel was issued to commemorate the opening of the Seikan Tunnel—the world’s longest undersea tunnel—in March 1988.The obverse of the coin features waves and seagulls symbolizing the Seikan Tunnel and the Tsugaru Strait, while the reverse depicts a map of Hokkaido and Honshu.
Commemorative Coins

The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 500 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

This coin was issued in Showa 61 (1986) to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Emperor Showa’s reign.The obverse features the “Shishinden” hall at the Kyoto Imperial Palace, while the reverse features the “Imperial Chrysanthemum Crest.”
Commemorative Coins

National Park System Commemorative Coin No.12 Yoshino-Kumano National Park

This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park System.The 11th coin in the series features Nachino-Otaki Falls, Odaigahara salamander, and Japanese mountain cherry.
Commemorative Coins

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.
Commemorative Coins

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.
Commemorative Coins

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.
Commemorative Coins

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).
Commemorative Coins

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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