Japan Coin Blog

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 Mie Prefecture feature the Isuzu River and the Uji Bridge of Ise Grand Shrine.

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 Yamagata Prefecture feature the Mogami River and cherries(Sakuranbo).

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.Ehime Prefecture's coins feature the Dōgo Onsen Main Building and mikan oranges.

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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.Yamanashi Prefecture coins feature Mount Fuji, the Yamanashi Linear Experimental Line, and grapes (Koshu variety).

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 Shizuoka Prefecture feature an image of Mount Fuji based on Taikan Yokoyama's “Ultramarine Fuji.”

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 Okayama Prefecture coin depicts Okayama Korakuen Garden and Momotaro.

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 Gunma Prefecture coin depicts the Tomioka Silk Mill, the East Cocoon Warehouse, and silk-reeling women.

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 Hiroshima Prefecture coin depicts the World Heritage site Itsukushima Shrine, along with its sacred dance, and maple leaves.