Japan 1993 (H5) yen

from the Stonecat Collection

This specimen was struck for Japan by the Tokyo mint, which issued this type 1989-2019. It was issued in collector sets only for years 2009-13 and 2016-19. The aluminum yen was introduced in 1955 as part of Macarthur's currency reform of 1948, which dropped all denominations under one yen. A similar type was issued under Hirohito's name in immense quantities.

Recorded mintage: 1,260,990,000 plus 227,000 proofs.

Specification: 1 g, aluminum, 20 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM Y95.

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.

Link to:

• 1987 (S62) yen
• 1990 (H3) 100,000 yen, Enthronement of Akihito
• 1993 (H5) 50,000 yen, wedding of the crown prince
• Coins and currency dated 1993