5 Yen Coin (Gonen)
Japan · Shōwa 44 (1969)
The coin is circular with a hole in the center. The obverse side features a rice stalk floating on water, representing agriculture and fisheries. The words '日本国' (Nihon-koku - Japan) and '五円' (Go-en - 5 Yen) are inscribed. The reverse side typically shows '昭和' (Shōwa), followed by the year of issue in kanji, and then '年' (nen - year) below. In this case, it appears to be Showa 44.
- Country
- Japan
- Year
- Shōwa 44 (1969)
- Denomination
- 5 Yen
- Metal
- Brass (60-70% Copper, 30-40% Zinc)
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