Japan

Emperor Shōwa (1926-1989)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 34-64 (1959-1989)

Calendar Japanese – Shōwa era

Value 5 Yen

5 JPY = USD 0.037

Currency Yen (1871-date)

Composition Brass (60-70% Copper, 40-30% Zinc)

Weight 3.75 g

Diameter 22 mm

Thickness 1.5 mm

Shape Round with a round hole

Technique Milled

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Number N# 929

References Y# 72a, JNDA# 02-12, Schön# 53