500 Yen - Heisei Reign

€41,136.00
IssuerJapan
Year2009
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value500 Yen
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionNickel brass (72% Copper, 20% Zinc, 8% Nickel)
Weight7.0 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#157, JNDA#03-54, Schön#128
Obverse descriptionTwo big chrysanthemum blossoms
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLarge chrysanthemum with legends around
Reverse script
Reverse lettering・御 在 位 二 十 年・
日 本 国 ・ 500円 ・ 平成21年
(Translation: ・Imperial reign of two decades・ State of Japan ・ 500 yen ・ Year 21 of Heisei)
EdgeSlanted reeding with two different pitches
Mint
Mintage21 (2009)  - - 9 950 000
21 (2009)  - Proof - 50 000
Catalog ID2377758370
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