500 Yen - Heisei Brazil

€13,735.00
IssuerJapan
Year2008
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value500 Yen
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionNickel brass (72% Copper, 20% Zinc, 8% Nickel)
Weight7 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#139, JNDA#03-52, Schön#117
Obverse descriptionPassenger ship and map of South America and Brazil Authority and value on left side
Obverse script
Obverse lettering日伯交流 ・ 移住百年
日 本 国
五 百 円
(Translation: Japan-Brazil exchange ・ Centenary of Immigration State of Japan 500 yen)
Reverse descriptionCrossed sprigs of cherry and coffee, value above, date below, surrounded by legend
Reverse script
Reverse letteringAno do Intercâmbio
Japão-Brasil/Centenário da Imigração
500
YEN
平成20年
(Translation: Year of the Japan-Brazil Exchange / Centenary of Immigration 500 Yen Year 20 of Heisei)
EdgeSlanted reeding with two different pitches
Mint
Mintage20 (2008)  - - 4 800 000
Catalog ID3348441160
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