100 yen coin
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| Value | 100 Japanese yen |
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| Mass | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Shape | circular |
| Composition | Copper 75%, Nickel 25% |
| Years of minting | 1957–present |
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The 100 yen coin is a denomination of Japanese yen. The current design was first minted in silver in 1959 and saw a change of metal in 1967.[1] It is the second-highest denomination coin in Japan.
History
The first 100 yen coin was issued in 1957 and featured a phoenix on its obverse. It featured English language writing in addition to Japanese and was also minted in 1958.[2] In 1959 the present design was introduced as a silver coin.[3]
Design
The reverse of the coin shows the denomination of the coin and the year of issue in kanji below.
Comemmoratives
- In 1964 a 100 yen coin was issued to mark the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The obverse featured the Olympic torch and Olympic rings while the reverse re-introduced English-language text.[4]
- In 1972 a 100-yen coin marked the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. The Olympic Torch remained on the obverse while the rings moved to the reverse.[6]
- In 1976 a 100-yen coin marked the Golden Jubilee of Emperor Hirohito. A large chrysanthemum, symbolising the Japanese Imperial Family, featured on the reverse.[8]
References
- ^ "Operations Coins Currently Minted: Japan Mint". Japan Mint. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
- ^ http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/display.php?image=img2/97-77&desc=Japan y77 100 Yen (1957-1958)&query=Japan
- ^ http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/display.php?image=img2/97-78&desc=Japan y78 100 Yen (1959-1966) silver&query=Japan
- ^ http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/display.php?image=img2/97-79&desc=Japan y79 100 Yen (1964) Olympic Games&query=Japan
- ^ http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/display.php?image=img10/97-83&desc=Japan y83 100 Yen (1970) Osaka Expo&query=Japan
- ^ http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/display.php?image=img10/97-84&desc=Japan y84 100 Yen (1972) Winter Olympics - Sapporo&query=Japan
- ^ http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/display.php?image=img10/97-85&desc=Japan y85 100 Yen (1975) Okinawa Expo&query=Japan
- ^ http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/display.php?image=img10/97-86&desc=Japan y86 100 Yen (1976) 50 yrs of Reign&query=Japan
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