500 Yen - Heisei Wedding

€13,614.00
IssuerJapan
Year1993
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value500 Yen
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#107, JNDA#03-22, Schön#84
Obverse descriptionA pair of stylized flying herons with a design of waves
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThe Imperial Crest of the Chrysanthemum with a design of Catalpa `Azusa` sprigs, representing The Crown Prince`s private signature
Reverse script
Reverse lettering• 皇太子殿下御成婚記念 •
日本国 • 500円 • 平成五年
(Translation: • The Wedding of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince • State of Japan • 500 Yen • The Year 5 of Heisei)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage5 (1993)  - - 29 800 000
5 (1993)  - Proof - 200 000
Catalog ID2325865250
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