How much is a Japanese 1 yen coin worth?
Japan has minted these coins in aluminum since 1955. All are of low value, worth less than $1 US dollar even in fully uncirculated condition. A super-special coin with amazing eye appeal may draw a $5 bill out of the pocket of an interested collector.
What is the rarest Japanese coin?
One of the Tensho Hishi obans was sold by Hess Divo AG for 1.1 million Swiss francs in their Auction 328 on May 22, 2015 (lot 1226). This oban is thus likely to be the most expensive Japanese gold coin ever sold in an auction.
How much is a Japanese coin worth in the US?
One JPY is 0.0073 USD and one USD is 136.0550 JPY.
How do you identify Japanese coins?
Japanese coins are dated by ruling emperor (year of accession) plus the regnal year. Prior to 1948 regnal numbers are read from right to left. Examples: Emperor (Mutsuhito) regnal year from R to L = 2 x 10 + 6.
What is a 1 yen coin made of?
Aluminum
1 yen Aluminum Coin
| Material | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Composition | Pure Aluminum |
| Weight | 1g |
| Diameter | 20mm |
| Commencement of Production | 1955 |
How do you tell the year of a Japanese coin?
How do you tell what year is a Japanese coins?
What year is 1 yen coin?
1955
These were made up of a brass alloy and were only minted for three years. The current one yen coin dates to 1955, is made up of pure aluminium, and has a young tree design which has been used since….1 yen coin.
| Obverse | |
|---|---|
| Design | Young tree with the words “State of Japan” above, and “1 Yen” below. |
| Design date | 1955 |
| Reverse |
What is written on a Japanese coin?
The obverse of the coin depicts a rice plant growing out of the water, with “five yen” written in kanji; the reverse is stamped with “Japan” and the year of issue, also in kanji, separated by sprouts of a tree.
How do you tell the date of a Japanese coin?
How do you date Japanese coins?
How do you tell what year a Japanese coin is?