Japan 1978 (S53) 10 yen
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This ten yen was struck for Japan 1959-89 in large quantities. It superseded an earlier version with a reeded edge. Although some of the early dates are valuable in choice condition, this date is worthless in all grades. A very similar ten yen (Y97) was struck for Akihito. It is still being issued today under Naruhito's name altho its purchasing power is insignificant (10 yen = US$0.06 as of July 2024).
Recorded mintage: 1,435,000,000.
Specification: 4.5 g, bronze, 23.5 mm diameter, plain edge.
Catalog reference: KM Y73a.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- The Catalog of Japanese Coins and Banknotes, Tokyo: JNDA (Japanese Numismatic Dealers Assn.), 2014.
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