500 Yen - Shōwa, Japan

500 Yen - Shōwa, Japan, 1982-1989 obverse image500 Yen - Shōwa, Japan, 1982-1989 reverse image
500 Yen - Shōwa coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Japan flagJapan
  • Years of Minting:
    1982-1989
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
500 Yen - Shōwa Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.99-$25.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

500 Yen - Shōwa Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Big value flanked by mandarin oranges (Citrus reticulata), bamboo leaves above and below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Paulownia plant with authority above and value below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth with incused text

500 Yen - Shōwa Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

日 本 国 五 百 円

Reverse:

500 昭和五十七年

500 Yen - Shōwa Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

500 Yen - Shōwa sizes
  • Weight:7.2 g
  • Diameter:26.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.85 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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