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The Three Sacred Treasures

In Japanese mythology, the Three Sacred Treasures are the three treasures that Amaterasu (the Great Sun Goddess) bestowed upon Ninigi (Ninigi-no-Mikoto) during the Descent of the Heavenly Grandchild.They refer to the Yata Mirror, the Sword of the Heavens (Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi), and the Yasakani-no-Magatama.

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National Park System Commemorative Coin No.11 Aso-Kuju National Park

This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park System.The 11th coin in the series features Five Aso Mountains, Kuju Highland, and Echinops setifer.

Commemorative Coins

National Park System Commemorative Coin No.10 Nikko National Park

This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park System.The 10th coin in the series features Mt. Chausu and Shinkyo Bridge.

Commemorative Coins

The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 10000 Yen Silver Coin

The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 10000 Yen Silver coin was issued in 1986 (Showa 61).

Commemorative Coins

The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 100,000 Yen Gold Coin

This gold coin was issued in 1986 (Shōwa 61) to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Emperor Shōwa’s accession to the throne. It is Japan’s first-ever commemorative gold coin and, as the first gold coin issued after World War II, holds tremendous historical value.

Commemorative Coins

1985 Centennial of the Foundation of the Cabinet System 500 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

This commemorative coin is a 500-yen nickel-silver coin issued in Showa 60 (1985) to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the cabinet system.The obverse features the former official residence of the Prime Minister, while the reverse features the seal of the Cabinet.

Commemorative Coins

Tsukuba Exposition 85 500Yen Cupro-nickel coin

This commemorative coin is a “500-yen white copper coin” issued to commemorate the 1985 Tsukuba Expo.The Tsukuba Expo was Japan’s second international exposition (World’s Fair), held for six months starting in March 1985 (Showa 60).

Commemorative Coins

1976 The 50th year of the Emperor on the throne 100 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin Japanese Commemorative Coin

This page introduces the coins issued in 1976 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan’s accession to the throne.

Commemorative Coins

International Ocean Exposition in Okinawa 100 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

This 100-yen coin is a commemorative coin issued to mark “EXPO ’75,” held in Okinawa in 1975. The expo, which had the ocean as its theme, took place from July 1975 to January 1976.

Commemorative Coins

Japanese Proof Coin Set Old Coin Medal Series No.3 2001

This “Old Coin Medal Series” is a set of proof coins issued by the Japan Mint starting in 1999 (Heisei 10). Each set contains a pure silver commemorative medal featuring a design based on a rare Japanese “old coin” from the past.The second installment features a pure silver commemorative plate modeled after the “Meiji 8 Trade Silver Coins.”

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