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OKINAWA Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Bicolor Clad Coin (沖縄)

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 Okinawa Prefecture feature the Main Hall of Shuri Castle, the largest wooden structure in Okinawa Prefecture, and a depiction of kumi-odori dance.

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Shin(New)-Kan’ei Tsuuho Type Fujisawa Sen Genroku ? – Genbun ? era 藤沢銭

This new Kan'ei Tsūhō coin has been classified as a Genbun period coin in older catalogs. However, excavation surveys have uncovered it beneath the ash of the Hōei volcano, leading to the increasingly accepted theory that it is not a Genbun period coin.Its precise date of minting remains unknown. Some speculate it may date as far back as the Genroku period.

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AKITA Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Bicolor Clad Coin (秋田)

JNDA# 07-19MaterialSilverCompositionPure SilverWeight31.1grams=1.09ozDiameter40mm=1.57inYear of Prod...

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SAGA Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 500 yen Bicolor Clad Coin （佐賀）

This page is about the commemorative 500 yen coin issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Japan's Local Autonomy Law. The coins introduced in this article are 佐賀 Prefecture's 500 yen coins.

Commemorative CoinsThe 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 500 yen Commemorative Bicolor Clad Coin

SHIGA Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Bicolor Clad Coin (滋賀)

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 Shiga Prefecture features designs of Lake Biwa, the prefecture's bird, the Little Grebe(Kaitsuburi), and the scenery of the Floating Hall(Ukimidou 浮御堂) on Lake Biwa.

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Foreign coins that made up for Japan’s coin shortage

In ancient Japan, coins such as the Wado Kaichin 和同開珎 were issued by the imperial court. However, these coins gradually fell out of use due to the circulation of counterfeit coins, the deterioration of coin quality due to re-melting, and a decline in trust. However, as the people began to understand the convenience of currency, coins imported from China were subsequently used in daily life. These coins imported from China are referred to as “imported coins.”

Japanese money trivia

Chinese coins that served as models for Japan’s Wado Kaichin coins.

The 和同開珎 (Wado Kaichin/Wado Kaihou) was the first coin minted among the 12 types of copper coins known as the “Kocho Jyunisen” (皇朝十二銭) issued in ancient Japan.It was once considered the oldest coin in Japan. Currently, the oldest currency in Japan is believed to be the “Fuhon Sen(富本銭)” or “Mumon Ginsen(無文銀銭).”It was modeled after the “ Kaiyuan Tongbao(開元通宝)” issued in the Tang Dynasty of China.

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Japan Post: Temporary Suspension of Acceptance of Mail to the United States Due to U.S. Tariff and Regulatory Changes

On July 30, 2025, the U.S. government announced an executive order titled “Termination of De Minimis...

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SAITAMA Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 500 yen Bicolor Clad Coin (埼玉)

This page is about the commemorative 500 yen coin issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Japan's Local Autonomy Law. The coins introduced in this article are 埼玉 Prefecture's 500 yen coins.

Commemorative CoinsThe 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 500 yen Commemorative Bicolor Clad Coin

KUMAMOTO Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Bicolor Clad Coin (熊本)

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.

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