50,000 yen coin
The 50,000 yen coin is a denomination of the Japanese yen. Only one coin was ever issued for this denomination which commemorated the wedding of Crown Prince Naruhito to Masako. These coins did not circulate, and were made in uncirculated and proof coinage format for collectors by the Japan Mint.
| Value | 50,000 Japanese yen |
|---|---|
| Mass | 18 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition | .999 Gold |
| Years of minting | 1993 |
| Catalog number | - |
| Obverse | |
| Reverse | |
Commemorative
| Emperor | Japanese date | Gregorian date | Mintage[1] | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akihito | 五 (5) | 1993 | 1,900,000 (100,000 in proof) |
Wedding of the Crown Prince[2] |
References
- "Japan 50000 Yen Y# 109 Yr.5(1993)". Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- "The Wedding of His Imperial Highness The Crown Prince 50,000 yen Gold Coin". Japan Mint. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
External links
- Commemorative coins issued - Japan Mint website (In English)
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