500 Yen (Showa 60)

Brief Description

A circular silver-colored coin featuring a large numeral '500' surrounded by Paulownia flowers on the reverse side. The obverse typically features Paulownia flowers, bamboo, and orange sprigs.

Historical Significance

The 500 yen coin was first introduced in 1982 to replace the bank note of the same denomination. This specific year (Showa 60) represents the early cupronickel series before the design was updated to nickel-brass in 2000 to combat counterfeiting.

Estimated Value

$3.50 - $6.00 USD (Face value is approximately $3.30)

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place within a PVC-free archival sleeve or capsule. Avoid cleaning or polishing as this can damage the numismatic value; only handle by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing oxidation.

Created At: 2026-02-12T05:02:27.120360