Japan

Emperor Shōwa (1926-1989)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 42-63 (1967-1988)

Calendar Japanese – Shōwa era

Value 50 Yen

50 JPY = USD 0.37

Currency Yen (1871-date)

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

Weight 4 g

Diameter 21 mm

Thickness 1.7 mm

Shape Round with a round hole

Technique Milled

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Number N# 1026

References Y# 81, JNDA# 02-7, Schön# 58