JNDA#03-11
| Material | Cupro-nickel |
| Composition | Copper 750 Nickel 250 |
| Weight | 13grams=0.458oz |
| Diameter | 30mm=1.18in |
| Year of Production | 1986(Showa 61 year) |
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.”
| Year | Mintage | |
| 日本国 JAPAN 五百円 500Yen 昭和六十一年 Showa61year 御在位六十年 The 60th year of the Emperor on the throne | 1986 | 50,000,000 |
