Japan | 500 Yen Coin | Mt. Tsukuba | Cherry Blossoms | Sakura | Tsukuba Expo | Y:88, JNDA:03-7, Schön:65 | 1985

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500 Yen coin from Japan (日本国, 日本国). The coin was circulated in 1985 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 500JPY = GBP 2.50

Type: Circulating commemorative coins

Year: 1985

Numismatic period: Yen (1871 - now)

Commemorative issue: 1985 Expo, Tsukuba

Number of coins: 1

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Diameter: 30 mm.

Thickness: 2.4 mm.

Weight: 13 g.

Calendar: Japanese - Shōwa era

Shape: Round

Technique: Milled

Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

Obverse: Mt. Tsukuba as striped design above cherry blossoms

Obverse lettering: 日本国五百円

Obverse translation: State of Japan500 yen

Reverse: Expo emblem on top of value flanked by sakura flowers, text above and date below

Reverse lettering: TSUKUBA EXPO'85❀ ５００ ❀昭和六十年

Reverse translation: Year 60 of Shōwa

Edge: Reeded with text

Edge lettering: TSUKUBA EXPO '８５ ◆ TSUKUBA EXPO '８５ ◆

ℹ Themes: Fair or exhibition, Mountain, Flower

👑 Emperor: Shōwa

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