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50 Yen

50 Yen (Chrysanthemum)

Japan · 1974 (Showa Year 49)

A holed cupro-nickel coin featuring a chrysanthemum blossom design on the obverse and the large numeral 50 on the reverse.

Country: Japan
Year: 1974 (Showa Year 49)
Denomination: 50 Yen
Metal: Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

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Overview

A holed cupro-nickel coin featuring a chrysanthemum blossom design on the obverse and the large numeral 50 on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the post-war economic growth period of Japan under Emperor Hirohito (Showa era). Holed coins were traditionally used in Japan to allow strings to pass through them.

Obverse (front)

Features chrysanthemum flowers and leaves surrounding the central hole, with the country name 'Nihon' (Japan) and '50 Yen' written in Japanese kanji.

Reverse (back)

Features the large Arabic numeral '50' below the central hole, with the Japanese era year 'Showa 49th year' (Showa 49) above.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 in circulated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of original luster, and specific key-date years (though 1974 is very common).

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) - light handling marks visible, but strong details remain.

Mintage & rarity

Common; mintage for this year (Showa 49) was in the hundreds of millions.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to its low face value and high mintage, counterfeits are virtually non-existent for standard circulation issues like this.

Notable varieties & errors

No major high-value varieties are widely recognized for the 1974 50-yen coin.

Similar coins

Japanese 5 Yen coin, which is brass and has a larger central hole.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scrubbing to preserve its original mint luster.

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