The 100,000 yen coin is a denomination of the Japanese yen. Only two different types of coins have ever been struck in this denomination, which is only used for the minting of commemorative coins struck by the Japan Mint. Proof coinage and uncirculated examples were made for collectors, none were ever intended or released for circulation.
| Value | 100,000 Japanese yen |
|---|---|
| Mass | 20 - 30 g |
| Diameter | 30 - 33 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition | .999 Gold[1] |
| Years of minting | 1986–1987 1990 |
| Catalog number | - |
| Obverse | |
| Reverse | |
History
editThe 100,000 yen coin is the highest non circulating denomination ever issued by the Japan Mint. Only two different types of coins have ever been struck in this denomination. The issues include celebratory events such as Hirohito's 60th year of reign from 1986 to 1987, and the enthronement of Emperor Akihito in 1990.
Commemoratives
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| Emperor | Japanese date | Gregorian date | Mintage[a] | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shōwa | 六十一 (61) | 1986 | 10,000,000[2] | Hirohito's 60th year of reign[1] |
| Shōwa | 六十二 (62) | 1987 | 875,487[2] | Hirohito's 60th year of reign[1] |
| Akihito | 二 (2) | 1990 | 1,900,000[3] | Enthronement of Emperor Akihito |
Notes
edit- ^ Proof mintages are:
1987 - 124,513
1990 - 100,000
References
edit- ^ a b c "昭和天皇御在位60周年記念100,000円金貨" (in Japanese). www.buntetsu.net. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ a b "Japan 100000 Yen Y# 92 Yr.61(1986)". Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ "Japan 100000 Yen Y# 105 Yr.3(1990)". Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
External links
edit- Commemorative coins issued - Japan Mint website (In English)
