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.The coins of Niigata Prefecture feature images of the Japanese crested ibis and Sado Island.

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 Nagano Prefecture feature “early summer scenery of Kamikochi,” “Kappa Bridge,” and “Hotaka Mountain Range.”

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 Shimane Prefecture features the peony, the prefecture's flower, in the background, along with the “Otori-osame Chogin” (Imperial Offering Silver) coin, which was manufactured from silver from the World Cultural Heritage Site of Iwami Ginzan.

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 Kyoto coin features the national treasure “The Tale of Genji Emaki” depicting “Yadorigi San.”

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 Hokkaido feature Lake Toya and red-crowned cranes.