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When was the first 500 yen coin introduced?
When was the first 500 yen coin introduced?
Bianca
Sat Mar 01 2025
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The first 500 yen coin was introduced in Japan in 1982, aiming to replace the same face value banknote. This coin, cast in cupronickel, featured a design of paulownia flowers on the obverse and the denomination, bamboo, and tangerine on the reverse.
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ShadowFox
Mon Mar 03 2025
Two years later, in 1957, silver 100 yen pieces made their debut in the Japanese monetary system.
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Martina
Mon Mar 03 2025
In 1955, the Japanese currency system underwent significant changes with the introduction of the current type of aluminium 1 yen coins.
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NebulaNavigator
Mon Mar 03 2025
Concurrently, a new version of the 50 yen coin was also introduced, featuring a nickel composition and a unique unholed design.
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Riccardo
Sun Mar 02 2025
By 1967, these silver 100 yen coins were phased out and replaced by the current cupro-nickel variety.
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RiderWhisper
Sun Mar 02 2025
Additionally, the holed 50 yen coin was introduced during this period, marking another important shift in Japanese coinage.
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