coin set

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.”

This page introduces the “Old Coin Medal Series 2” proof coin set issued by the Japan Mint in 2000. This coin set includes pure silver commemorative medals featuring designs based on rare historical Japanese coins.

This page introduces the “Hello Kitty 30th Anniversary” proof coin set issued by the Japan Mint in 2004. In addition to coins ranging from 1 yen to 500 yen, this set includes a commemorative medal featuring Hello Kitty.