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 Kumamoto Prefecture coin features Nakadake (one of the five peaks of Aso) as seen from Kusasenri Beach.

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 Tottori Prefecture feature images of the Tottori Sand Dunes and the Sengan Matsushima (Uradome Coast) of the San'in Coast.

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 Toyama Prefecture coin depicts the Tateyama Mountain Range as seen from the Amaharashi Coast across Toyama Bay.

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 Saga Prefecture feature Okuma Shigenobu and Imari and Arita porcelain.

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 silver coins of Aomori Prefecture feature designs of the Aomori Nebuta and Hirosaki Neputa festivals, as well as apples.

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 Fukui Prefecture feature golden shachihoko, irises, and the Atsumi Peninsula.

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 Fukui Prefecture feature dinosaurs and Tojinbo.

The coins of Gifu Prefecture feature a depiction of ukai.Ukai is a traditional fishing method in which a ukai master controls a cormorant, a type of water bird, to catch fish. It is particularly well known for ayu fishing, and the sight of cormorants being controlled by bonfires is a beloved summer tradition.

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 from Kochi Prefecture features a portrait of Ryoma Sakamoto, a historical figure representative of Kochi, and a view of Katsurahama Beach.