Japanese 5 Yen Coin
Japan · 1949 to Present (Heisei 5 / 1993 visible or similar modern year)
A holed brass coin featuring rice ears and water on the reverse, and the issuing country with sprout designs on the obverse.
- Country
- Japan
- Year
- 1949 to Present (Heisei 5 / 1993 visible or similar modern year)
- Denomination
- 5 Yen
- Metal
- Brass (60-70% copper, 30-40% zinc)
- Grade
- Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated
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