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Japanese 10 Yen Coin — obverse
Obverse
Japanese 10 Yen Coin — reverse
Reverse
10 Yen

Japanese 10 Yen Coin

Japan (Japan Mint) · Showa 58 (1983)

A bronze coin featuring the Phoenix Hall of Byodoin Temple on one side and a large numeral 10 surrounded by an evergreen wreath on the other.

Country
Japan (Japan Mint)
Year
Showa 58 (1983)
Denomination
10 Yen
Metal
Bronze (95% copper, 4% zinc, 1% tin)
Grade
Fine to Very Fine (circulated condition with normal wear and natural toning)

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Overview

A bronze coin featuring the Phoenix Hall of Byodoin Temple on one side and a large numeral 10 surrounded by an evergreen wreath on the other.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1951, the modern 10 Yen coin depicts Byodoin Temple's Phoenix Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uji, Kyoto, showcasing classical Heian period architecture.

Obverse (front)

Features the Phoenix Hall of Byodoin Temple with Japanese characters meaning 'Japan' above and '10 Yen' below.

Reverse (back)

Features a large numeral '10' at the top with the Japanese year date below (Showa 58), all framed by an evergreen laurel wreath tied with a bow at the bottom.

Estimated value

$0.10 to $0.50 in circulated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition grade and presence of proof or special mint set packaging; standard circulation strikes have face value or minimal collector premium.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (circulated condition with normal wear and natural toning)

Mintage & rarity

Common circulation issue with high mintage numbers

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to low face value, counterfeit issues are extremely rare. Standard weight and non-magnetic bronze composition tests apply.

Notable varieties & errors

Occasional minor die cracks or repunched dates, but few major error varieties command high premiums for this specific year.

Similar coins

Other Japanese yen denominations and commemorative tokens, though the Byodoin Temple design is unique to the 10 yen coin.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep protected in a 2x2 cardboard flip or plastic capsule to prevent further oxidation or toning changes.