Japan | 5 Sen Coin | Golden Kite Bird | Clouds | Y:60, JNDA:01-42 | 1940 - 1943

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5 Sen coin from Japan (日本国, 日本国). The coin was circulated in 1940 - 1943 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: 5 Sen

Value: 5 Sen

Type: Standard circulation coins

Year: 1940 - 1943

Numismatic period: Yen (1871 - now)

Year demonetized: Yes

Number of coins: 1

Composition: Aluminium

Diameter: 19 mm.

Thickness: 1.6 mm.

Weight: 1.2 g.

Calendar: Japanese - Shōwa era

Shape: Round

Technique: Milled

Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

Obverse: Golden kite bird (symbol of Japanese military prowess) with wings spread with authority on top and date below.

Obverse lettering: 本日大年七十和昭

Obverse translation: Great JapanYear 17 of Shōwa

Reverse: Chrysanthemum within clouds with value above and below.

Reverse lettering: 五錢

Reverse translation: 5Sen

Edge: Reeded

ℹ Themes: Bird, Flower, Coat of Arms

👑 Emperor: Shōwa

🚜 Free economy shipping method (no tracking number) - delivered with a horse and a carriage;
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