100 Yen - Shōwa Osaka Expo

€9,585.00
IssuerJapan
Year1970
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value100 Yen
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight9 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#83, JNDA#03-3
Obverse descriptionMt. Fuji with clouds, as in the Hokusai`s art `Fine Wind, Clear Morning`, with authority above, value below
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering日 本 国
百 円
(Translation: State of Japan 100 yen)
Reverse descriptionExpo emblem in center with value above and date below
Reverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Reverse lettering100 YEN
EXPO 70
昭和45年
(Translation: Year 45 of Shōwa)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage45 (1970)  - - 40 000 000
Catalog ID8327832840
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