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What is a 50 yen coin made of?

The 50 yen coin is made of cupronickel and is the second coin with a hole in the middle. The hole was added in 1959, because it resembled the 100 yen coin in size and color, the 50 yen coin was pierced to make it more distinguishable from the 100 yen piece.

What coins are accepted in Japan?

Accepted Denominations: Vending machines typically accept 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen, and 500 yen coins, as well as 1,000 yen bills. Newer machines may also accept 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen bills. Coin Lockers and Shrines: At shrines, temples, and coin lockers, only coins are often accepted.

When was a 50 yen coin minted?

These coins were first minted in 1955, and concurrently circulated alongside a banknote denomination of the same amount. 50 yen notes were eventually pulled from circulation shortly before the center of the 50 yen coin was holed. The first yen coins were made of pure nickel and slightly larger than the ones used today.

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