| Location | Japan |
| Year | 57 (1982) |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Joetsu Shinkansen Train moving towards left and towards field, with mountains and vegetation in background. Several Icons below with Kanji script. |
| Obverse lettering | JNR |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | Stylised Chrysanthemum and lettering around. |
| Reverse lettering | 上越新幹線開通記念 昭和57年11月 1000 (Translation: Commemoration of the opening of the Joetsu Shinkansen November 1982 Sterling Silver) |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | Japan Mint (独立行政法人造幣局 / Dokuritsu Gyōsei Hōjin Zōheikyoku), Japan |
| Mintage | 57 (1982) - - |
| Catalog ID | 5964776710 |
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