500 Yen - Heisei Ōita

€1.00
IssuerJapan
Year2012
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value500 Yen
CurrencyYen (1871-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring (75% Copper, 12.5% Zinc, 12.5% Nickel)
Weight7.1 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#193, JNDA#07-124
Obverse descriptionUsuki Stone Buddha.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering日 本 国
OITA
大分県
五 百 円
(Translation: State of Japan Ōita 500 yen)
Reverse descriptionOld cast Mon coin with latent images in square hole surrounded by legends
Reverse script
Reverse letteringJAPAN 47 PREFECTURES COIN PROGRAM
  地
方(47/60)自
  治
500 YEN 平成 24 年
(Translation: Local autonomy Year 24 of Heisei)
EdgeSlanted reeding with two different pitches
Mint
Mintage24 (2012)  - - 1 760 000
24 (2012)  - Proof - 30 000
Catalog ID1746926240
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