Commemorative Coins

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

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 Shimane Prefecture features the peony, the prefecture's flower, in the background, along with the “Otori-osame Chogin” (Imperial Offering Silver) coin, which was manufactured from silver from the World Cultural Heritage Site of Iwami Ginzan.
Commemorative Coins
Commemorative Coins

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

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 岡山 Prefecture's 500 yen coins.
Commemorative CoinsThe 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 500 yen Commemorative Bicolor Clad Coin
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Tosa Domain banknotes 6 Monme issued in 1868 Japan Old Banknote Edo Period

This bill was issued by the Tosa Clan around 1868.It is marked “6 monme” on the front.Monme” is a un...
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Commemorative Coins

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

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 Kyoto coin features the national treasure “The Tale of Genji Emaki” depicting “Yadorigi San.”
Commemorative Coins
Commemorative Coins

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

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 山形 Prefecture's 500 yen coins.
Commemorative CoinsThe 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 500 yen Commemorative Bicolor Clad Coin
Commemorative Coins

Hokkaido Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 1000 yen Bicolor Clad Coin (北海道)

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 Hokkaido feature Lake Toya and red-crowned cranes.
Commemorative Coins
Old Coins

Shin(New)-Kan’ei Tsuuho Type Yotsuho Sen 四ツ宝銭 Houei era

The name “Yotsuhō” for this coin comes from the poor quality of the Hōei Yotsuhō silver coins, which were unpopular. Because of their poor quality, they were called Yotsuhō coins.It was long believed that they were made during the Hōei period, but recent excavations have shown that they date back to the Genroku period.
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Commemorative Coins

KANAGAWA Prefecture The 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 500 yen Bicolor Clad Coin (神奈川県)

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 神奈川 Prefecture's 500 yen coins.
Commemorative CoinsThe 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 500 yen Commemorative Bicolor Clad Coin
Old Coins

Shin(New)-Kan’ei Tsuuho Type Fujisawa・YoshidaJima Sen 藤沢・吉田島 銭

The name of the coin comes from Fujisawa and Yoshida Jima, which are place names. A coin mint was established in Ashikaga Kamigun, Kanagawa Prefecture.It is said that coin minting began in December of the 4th year of the Genbun era, but this is not confirmed.
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Commemorative Coins

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

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 沖縄 Prefecture's 500 yen coins.
Commemorative CoinsThe 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law 500 yen Commemorative Bicolor Clad Coin
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