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50 Yen Coin (Chrysanthemum Design) — obverse
Obverse
50 Yen Coin (Chrysanthemum Design) — reverse
Reverse
50 Yen

50 Yen Coin (Chrysanthemum Design)

Japan · 1967-1988 (Showa era years 42-63)

A holed round nickel-brass coin featuring blooming chrysanthemums on one side and the denomination with Japanese characters for the year on the other.

Country
Japan
Year
1967-1988 (Showa era years 42-63)
Denomination
50 Yen
Metal
Nickel-Brass (75% Copper, 25% Zinc)

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Overview

A holed round nickel-brass coin featuring blooming chrysanthemums on one side and the denomination with Japanese characters for the year on the other.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1967 as a re-denominated continuation of Japan's post-war economic recovery coinage, reflecting the country's rapid industrialization and modern coinage standards.

Obverse (front)

Features large blooming chrysanthemum flowers and leaves surrounding a central hole, with the text 'Nihon Koku' (State of Japan) written vertically in Japanese kanji.

Reverse (back)

Features the large numeral '50' to the right of the central hole, with the Japanese text for '50 Yen' and the year of issue in Showa era dating on the left.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 in circulated condition; up to $5.00 in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, specific year of issue (some years have lower mintages), and presence of mint luster

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (shows minor wear on the highest points of the chrysanthemum design but retaining strong luster and clear details)

Mintage & rarity

Very high mintage, common in circulation

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to low face value and high mintage, counterfeits are extremely rare. Verify weight (4.0g) and dimensions if suspicious.

Notable varieties & errors

Minor die varieties exist across different years of the Showa era, but few command significant premiums unless in pristine mint state.

Similar coins

Japanese 5 Yen coin (also holed, but made of brass with rice plant design) and older types of Japanese 50 Yen coins

Care & preservation

Store in a dry place. Handle by the edges to avoid oils from skin transferring onto the coin surface. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners.