Commemorative Coins

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.Yamanashi Prefecture coins feature Mount Fuji, the Yamanashi Linear Experimental Line, and grapes (Koshu variety).

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 Shizuoka Prefecture feature an image of Mount Fuji based on Taikan Yokoyama's “Ultramarine Fuji.”

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 Okayama Prefecture coin depicts Okayama Korakuen Garden and Momotaro.

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 Gunma Prefecture coin depicts the Tomioka Silk Mill, the East Cocoon Warehouse, and silk-reeling women.

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 Hiroshima Prefecture coin depicts the World Heritage site Itsukushima Shrine, along with its sacred dance, and maple leaves.

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 Miyagi Prefecture coin depicts Date Masamune and the Keicho Embassy ships.

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.Hyogo Prefecture coins feature the stork, a Special Natural Monument, and Himeji Castle, a National Treasure.

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 Oita Prefecture coin depicts the Minami-Churomon Gate of Usa Jingu Shrine and Yokozuna Futabayama, a native of Oita Prefecture.

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 Tochigi Prefecture features the National Treasure, the Yomeimon Gate of Nikko Toshogu Shrine.