Current Coins 500　Yen（Cupronickel）1982-1999

A 500 yen coin that was issued until Showa 57 (1982) ~ Heisei 11 (1999).
The obverse side is engraved with paulownia, and the words “Japan(日本国)” are written at the top and “500 yen(五百円)” at the bottom.
The reverse side is engraved with the year name and the word “500”.
In addition, bamboo leaves are depicted on the top and bottom, and tachibana (mandarin) is depicted on the right and left parts.
Both are representative plants of Japan.
The words “NIPPON ♦500” are engraved on the side.