2021 Japan Standard Proof Set New 500 Yen Coin, with Medal

Caractéristiques

Emetteur	Japon
Atelier monétaire	Monnaie du Japon
Date	2021
Quantité émise	36 000
Numéro	N# S3372

Description

This is a standard coin set including six proof coins of Japan (a new 500 yen coin) as well as a special copper medal with a year inscription 2021 housed in a plastic display case with leather. Each proof coin shines like a mirror on the hollow area of its surface while its embossed parts are frosted.

©Japan Mint (www.mint.go.jp)

A pure copper medal is included in the coin set; Paulownia and letters “Proof” are depicted on the obverse while “2021” and kanji characters representing “Mint” are designed on the reverse.

The coin set includes:

Six Japanese legal tender coins issued in 2021 in proof condition (a 500 yen bicolor clad coin (nickel-brass, cupronickel and copper), a 100 yen cupronickel coin, a 50 yen cupronickel coin, a 10 yen bronze coin, a 5 yen brass coin and a 1 yen aluminum coin)
A pure copper medal
A paper slipcase to protect the leather case
Certificate of Authenticity in Japanese and English

New anti-counterfeiting technologies applied to the new 500 yen coin:

Application of new technology, bicolor clad , to the materials (two color, three layer structure)
Application of “ helical ridges with two different pitches ” to the edge of the coin
Micro lettering and numbers will be inscribed on the inside rim of the front of the coin

Scheduled Sales Quantity: 36,000 sets / for overseas market: Max. 239 sets

Source: https://www.mint.go.jp/eng/buy-eng/coin-sets-eng/eng_2021proof_medal_new.html

Contenu

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3 (2021) – 令和三年; BE
5 Yen - Reiwa Y# 284, JNDA# 02-12, N# 182977
3 (2021) – 令和三年; BE
10 Yen - Reiwa Y# 285, JNDA# 02-9, N# 182976
3 (2021) – 令和三年; BE
50 Yen - Reiwa Y# 286, JNDA# 02-7, N# 182975
3 (2021) – Belle Épreuve
100 Yen - Reiwa Y# 287, JNDA# 02-4, N# 173796
3 (2021) – Belle Épreuve
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3 (2021) – 令和三年; Belle Épreuve
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