100 Yen

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

1972 Sapporo Olympic 100 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

This 100-yen coin was issued to commemorate the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics.The Sapporo Winter Olympics were the first Winter Olympics held in Japan.While 1,000-yen and 100-yen commemorative coins were issued for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, only the 100-yen coin was issued for the Sapporo Olympics.Measuring 30 mm in diameter, it is larger than the 500-yen coin currently in circulation (26.5 mm).

Commemorative Coins

Japan World Exposition 100 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

This 100-yen coin was issued to commemorate the 1970 Osaka World Expo.The obverse features Katsushika Hokusai’s “Red Fuji.”

Commemorative Coins

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (The 4th issue)100 yen Clad Coin/Miraitowa

This 100-yen coin was issued to commemorate the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.There are Thirteen types of Olympic commemorative 100-yen coins in total.This coin features the mascot, Miraitowa.