500 Yen

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

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (The 4th issue)500 yen Bicolor Clad Coin/Thunder God

This 500-yen coin was issued to commemorate the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.The Olympic coin features the Thunder God. The Paralympic coin features the Wind God.

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Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 (The 4th issue)500 yen Bicolor Clad Coin/Wind God

This 500-yen coin was issued to commemorate the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.The Paralympic coin features the Wind God. The Olympic coin features the Thunder God.

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

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 鳥取 Prefecture's 500 yen coins.

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

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

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 福島 Prefecture's 500 yen coins.

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

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

Concealed characters on the “MYAKU-MYAKU” 500 Yen coin commemorating the Osaka Expo

This article introduces the anti-counterfeiting technology, micro character, applied to the 500 yen coin commemorating the 2025 Osaka World Exposition.

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

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 Niigata Prefecture's 500 yen coins.

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

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

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 Nagano Prefecture's 500 yen coins.

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