JNDA#04-211
A set of coins that are manufactured at the Mint. (1 yen, 5 yen, 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen, 500 yen manufactured in Heisei 18(2006)
A different one is produced every year according to the Chinese zodiac signs of the year. This time, it was manufactured in Heisei 18(2006).
Commemorative coins are made of brass. The obverse of the coin depicts a dog in reference to the fact that the Chinese zodiac signs of Heisei 18 are the Year of the dog.
In addition, Japan has the concept of a calendar using 10 kanji called “十干(Jikkan)”, which includes 甲, 乙, 丙, 丁, 戊, 己, 庚, 辛, 壬, and 癸.
This year is the year of ‘丙（Hinoe）’.
The combination of the Chinese zodiac signs and the “jikkan” is called “干支（Eto）”.
The reverse side of the coin is engraved with the number “2006” in the year of issue and Eto is “丙戌（Hinoe Inu）”.
| Other mint sets issued in 2006 | Production number | |
| JNDA#04-208 平成18年銘 造幣局IN大分貨幣セット Mint Set H18 2006 Japan Mint IN Oita This set contains coins from the 2006 issue, ranging from 1 yen to 500 yen. This commemorative mint set marks the “Mint Bureau IN Oita” event held at Tokiha Main Store from February 23 to 28, 2006. The obverse features a circle evoking a coin, within which are depicted the monkeys of Mount Takasaki, Umitamago, a statue of Ōtomo Sōrin, and Seki mackerel and Seki-aji fish. | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_event_kahei_page101.html | 5000 |
| JNDA#04-209 平成18年銘 ジャパン・コインセット 2006 Japan Coin Set The Japan Coin Set is a coin set sold by the Mint featuring the theme of “Japanese Traditional Beauty.” This set contains coins from the 2006 issue, ranging from 1 yen to 500 yen. | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_other_set_page089.html | 9000 |
| JNDA#04-210 平成18年銘 記念日貨幣セット 2006 Anniversary Coin Set This is a coin set that can be used as a gift for special occasions. | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_other_set_page088.html | 5000 |
| JNDA#04-211 平成18年ミントセット Mint set 2006 (in Dog year) |  | 189,400 |
| JNDA#04-212 平成18年銘 「人類の口承及び無形遺産に関する傑作の宣言」貨幣セット（歌舞伎） “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” Commemorative Coin Set (Kabuki) This coin set was issued to commemorate the inscription of “Kabuki” on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_other_set_page091.html | 66,000 |
| JNDA#04-213 平成18年銘 桜の通り抜け貨幣セット 2006 Cherry Blossom Viewing in Osaka Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Set This coin set was issued to commemorate the “Cherry Blossom Viewing” event held annually around April at the Osaka Mint Bureau. | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_event_kahei_page096.html | 60,000 |
| JNDA#04-214 平成18年銘 花のまわりみち貨幣セット 2006 Cherry Blossom Viewing in Hiroshima Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Set Every year during cherry blossom season, the Mint opens part of the grounds at its Hiroshima Branch to the public as the “Flower Path” for visitors to enjoy the double-flowered cherry blossoms. | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_event_kahei_page097.html | 8000 |
| JNDA#04-215 平成18年銘 第17回東京国際コイン・コンヴェンション貨幣セット 2006 (Heisei 18 year) The 17th Tokyo International Coin Convention Coin Set | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_event_kahei_page098.html | 8000 |
| JNDA#04-216 平成18年銘 敬老貨幣セット 2006 (Hesei 18 year) Commemorative Set for Respect for the Aged Day | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_other_set_page087.html | 85,500 |
| JNDA#04-217 平成18年銘 第4回大阪コインショー貨幣セット 2006 (Hesei 18 year) 4th Osaka Coin Show Coin Set | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_event_kahei_page103.html | 4000 |
| JNDA#04-218 平成18年銘 造幣局IN甲府貨幣セット 2006 Mint of Japan IN Kofu Coin Set | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_event_kahei_page102.html | 4000 |
| JNDA#04-219 平成18年銘 くまのプーさんとなかまたち夢と冒険の80年2006貨幣セット 2006 Commemorative Coin Set: Winnie the Pooh and Friends—80 Years of Dreams and Adventures | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_other_set_page092.html | 105,200 |
| JNDA#04-220 平成18年銘 お金と切手の展覧会貨幣セット 2006 Commemorative Coin Set from the “Money and Stamps” Exhibition | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_event_kahei_page099.html | 3500 |
| JNDA#04-221 平成18年銘 造幣東京フェア貨幣セット 2006 Tokyo Mint Fair Coin Set | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_event_kahei_page100.html | 4000 |
| JNDA#04-222 平成18年銘 2006セントラルリーグ優勝記念中日ドラゴンズ貨幣セット 2006 Central League Championship Commemorative Chunichi Dragons Coin Set | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_other_set_page093.html | 49,600 |
| JNDA#04-223 平成18年銘 2006パシフィックリーグ優勝記念北海道日本ハムファイターズ貨幣セット 2006 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Pacific League Championship Commemorative Coin Set | Japan Mint Website https://www.mint.go.jp/popup/data_other_set_page094.html | 52,800 |
