5 Sen - Shōwa Not released into circulation

€284,335.00
IssuerJapan
Year1945
TypePattern
Value5 Sen (0.05 JPY)
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionAluminium (Al 100%)
Weight1.80 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) JNDA#01-42
Obverse descriptionValue top and bottom separated by Chrysanthemum Flower Seal (Coat of Arms & Emperor`s Royal Seal) within clouds
Obverse script
Obverse lettering

(Translation: Five Sen)
Reverse descriptionGolden kite bird (symbol of Japanese military prowess) with wings spread with authority on top and date below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering本日大
年 十 二 和 昭
(Translation: Great Japan Year 20th of Shōwa)
Edge
Mint
Mintage20 (1945)  - -
Catalog ID6108765820
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