Emperor coin

The Enthronement of the Emperor 100000 yen Gold Coin

This commemorative coin is a 100,000-yen commemorative gold coin issued by the Japan Mint in Heisei 2 (1990, the second year of His Majesty’s reign) to commemorate the accession to the throne of the current Emperor (Emperor Akihito).

Commemorative Coins

The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 500 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

This coin was issued in Showa 61 (1986) to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Emperor Showa’s reign.The obverse features the “Shishinden” hall at the Kyoto Imperial Palace, while the reverse features the “Imperial Chrysanthemum Crest.”

Commemorative Coins

The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 10000 Yen Silver Coin

The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 10000 Yen Silver coin was issued in 1986 (Showa 61).

Commemorative Coins

The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne 100,000 Yen Gold Coin

This gold coin was issued in 1986 (Shōwa 61) to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Emperor Shōwa’s accession to the throne. It is Japan’s first-ever commemorative gold coin and, as the first gold coin issued after World War II, holds tremendous historical value.

Commemorative Coins

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