5 Yen (Go-en)
Japan · 1949-Present
A gold-colored brass coin with a central hole. The obverse features an ear of rice, water (represented by horizontal lines), and a gear around the central hole.
- Country
- Japan
- Year
- 1949-Present
- Denomination
- 5 Japanese Yen
- Metal
- Brass (60-70% Copper, 30-40% Zinc)
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