Japan

Emperor Shōwa (1926-1989)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 42-63 (1967-1988)

Calendar Japanese – Shōwa era

Value 100 Yen

100 JPY = USD 0.73

Currency Yen (1871-date)

Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Weight 4.8 g

Diameter 22.5 mm

Thickness 1.7 mm

Shape Round

Technique Milled

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Number N# 1589

References Y# 82, JNDA# 02-4, Schön# 59