100 Yen - Shōwa Olympics

€6,026.00
IssuerJapan
Year1972
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value100 Yen
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight12 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness2.45 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#84, JNDA#03-4, Schön#61
Obverse descriptionOlympic torch and flame
Obverse script
Obverse lettering日本国 SAPPORO
百 円
(Translation: State of Japan 100 yen)
Reverse descriptionValue over Olympic rings, date below
Reverse script
Reverse lettering1972 札幌
✽ 100 ✽
昭和47年
(Translation: 1972 Sapporo ✽ 100 ✽ Year 47 of Shōwa)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage47 (1972)  - - 30 000 000
Catalog ID1497587570
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