Japanese 10 Yen Coin

Japan · Heisei 16 (2004)

A bronze-colored Japanese 10-yen coin featuring the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall on the obverse and a large numeral 10 surrounded by evergreen branches on the reverse.

Country: Japan
Year: Heisei 16 (2004)
Denomination: 10 Yen
Metal: 95% copper, 3% zinc, 2% tin
Grade: About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS)

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Overview

A bronze-colored Japanese 10-yen coin featuring the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall on the obverse and a large numeral 10 surrounded by evergreen branches on the reverse.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1951, the 10 Yen coin is one of Japan's staple circulating denominations. The Phoenix Hall depicted on the coin is a national treasure and part of the Byodo-in temple in Uji, Kyoto.

Obverse (front)

Features the Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple, surrounded by the country name 'Nihon Koku' (State of Japan) in kanji at the top and the denomination '10 Yen' in kanji at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

Features a large numeral '10' at the top with evergreen branches tied with a bow at the bottom, and the Japanese year date in the center.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $2.00 in circulated to uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of mint luster, and specific year dates (though 2004 is a common date year).

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS)

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, extremely common in circulation

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Due to its low face value and high mintage, counterfeits are virtually non-existent for modern dates like 2004. Check weight and dimensions if authenticity is questioned.

Notable varieties & errors

No major valuable error varieties are widely sought for this specific modern year.

Similar coins

Other Japanese bronze coins such as the 1-yen (older aluminum), 5-yen, and 50-yen coins.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep in a 2x2 coin flip or protective holder to prevent natural toning and environmental degradation of the copper composition.