What are the old coins of Japan?

ARTICLES SITE SEARCH Index» World coins» Asia» Japan modern Japanese coins catalog Previous - Japanese old coins (before 1948) See also - Japanese commemorative coins Empire of Japan Japanese yen symbol - ¥ Japanese yen code - JPY Emperor Hirohito Shōwa era - 昭和 (1926-1989) Reform 1948 Japanese Yen (円)=100 sen 500 yen 1983 (1982-1989) nickel-brass

What is on a Japanese 100 yen coin?

The front is engraved with chrysanthemum, the Japanese country name and 50 yen in Chinese characters. The back is engraved with the number 50, and the date of manufacture in Chinese characters. The 100 Yen Coin is made out of 75% copper and 25% nickel. The front is engraved with sakura, the Japanese country name and 100 yen in Chinese characters.

What is a legend on a Japanese coin?

Legend (s) - In numismatic terminology "legends" refer to inscriptions on any given coin. Common inscriptions for these coins include; "Great Japan" (Dai Nippon, 大日本), the reigning Emperor's name, the value of the coin, and the year of the Emperor's reign. Obverse/Reverse - These refer to the front (o) and back (r) side of a coin.

What is the value of Great Japan (Nippon Ginko) coin?

GREAT JAPAN (NIPPON GINKO) / chrysanthemum flowers / 50 YEN Y#101.2 Coin value - ~$1 10 yen 1989 bronze Diameter 23.5 mm. Weight 4.5 g.