Japan 1983 (S58) 5 yen

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This five yen was issued for the emperor Hirohito and was struck years 34-64 (1959-89). Billions were made and the type is worthless in all grades except for the proofs of 1987-88. It is still being issued today under Naruhito's name altho its purchasing power is insignificant (5 yen = US$0.03 as of July 2024).

Recorded mintage: 410,000,000.

Specification: 3.75 g, brass, 22 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM Y72a.

Source:

  • 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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