Japan 1998 (H10) 10 yen

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This ten yen was issued for the emperor Akihito. It superseded a similar type struck for Hirohito 1959-89. It was produced until Akihito's abdication in 2019.

Recorded mintage: 410,412,000 plus 200,000 proofs.

Specification: 4.5 g, bronze, 23.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y97.2.

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:

• 1989 (H1) 10 yen
• 1993 (H5) 50,000 yen, wedding of the crown prince
• 1997 (H9) 10,000 yen, Nagano Olympics
• 1999 (H11) 10,000 yen, 10th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's accession to the throne
• Coins and currency dated 1998
• return to coins of Japan