Letters representing “Cherry Blossom Viewing” as well as cherry blossom petals, which are depicted by using latent image technology. (Different cherry blossom petals appear alternatively when viewed from different angles.)
Obverse lettering
Obverse script
Reverse description
’21 representing the year of issue, and this year’s animal zodiac sign, the Ox.
Reverse lettering
Reverse script
Engraver
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)