500 Yen coin from Japan (Nippon or Nihon, 日本国). The coin was circulated in 2008 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Japan
Continents: Asia
Groupings: East Asia
Denomination: 500 Yen
Value: 500 Yen 500 JPY
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Year: 2008
Numismatic period: Yen (1871 - now)
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Bimetallic
Composition details: Copper-Nickel Center In Nickel Brass Ring
Diameter: 26.5 mm.
Thickness: 1.8 mm.
Weight: 7.1 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mint: Japan Mint
Obverse: Bell shaped vessel - Kamoiwakura Remains in Unnan City
Obverse lettering: 日 本 国 SHIMANE 島根県 五 百 円
Obverse translation: State of Japan Shimane 500 yen
Reverse: Old cast Mon coin
Reverse lettering: JAPAN 47 PREFECTURES COIN PROGRAM 地 方(47/60)自 治 500 YEN 平成 20 年
Reverse translation: Local autonomy Year 20 of Heisei
Edge: Slanted reeding with two different pitches
ℹ Themes: Coin on coin
👑 Emperor: Heisei (1989 - 2019)
