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1000 Yen - Reiwa Retrocession of Okinawa
| Issuer | Japan Mint |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Reference(s) | Y#319, JNDA#03-91 |
| Obverse description | Central field depicts the Seiden (main hall) of Shuri Castle rendered in detailed relief, flanked by the Okinawan woodpecker (Noguchigera), the designated prefectural bird, and a blooming Deigo (Erythrina variegata), the prefectural flower of Okinawa. The composition is presented in a colorized format with naturalistic tones highlighting the architectural and botanical elements. The legend 日本国 (State of Japan) appears prominently, with the denomination 千円 (1000 Yen) inscribed in the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | 日 本 国 千 円 (Translation: State of Japan 1000 Yen) |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a colorized design inspired by Bingata, the traditional Okinawan resist-dyeing craft technique, depicting two vivid red Deigo (Erythrina variegata) blossoms with green leaves set against flowing stylized water patterns rendered in teal, turquoise, and gold hues, evoking the aesthetic of classical Ryukyuan textile art. The commemorative legend 沖縄復帰五十年 (50th Anniversary of the Reversion of Okinawa) is inscribed prominently across the upper field. The denomination 1000 YEN and the reign date 令和4年 (Year 4 of Reiwa) are inscribed in the lower left field. |
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