100,000 yen coin
Japanese commemorative coin
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The 100,000 yen coin is a denomination of the Japanese yen. Only two different types of coins have ever been struck in this denomination, which is only used for the minting of commemorative coins struck by the Japan Mint. Proof coinage and uncirculated examples were made for collectors, none were ever intended or released for circulation.
| Value | 100,000 Japanese yen |
|---|---|
| Mass | 20 - 30 g |
| Diameter | 30 - 33 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition | .999 Gold[1] |
| Years of minting | 1986â1987 1990 |
| Catalog number | - |
| Obverse | |
| Reverse | |
History
The 100,000 yen coin is the highest non circulating denomination ever issued by the Japan Mint. Only two different types of coins have ever been struck in this denomination. The issues include celebratory events such as Hirohito's 60th year of reign from 1986 to 1987, and the enthronement of Emperor Akihito in 1990.
Commemoratives
| Emperor | Japanese date | Gregorian date | Mintage[a] | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShÅwa | å åä¸ (61) | 1986 | 10,000,000[2] | Hirohito's 60th year of reign[1] |
| ShÅwa | å åäº (62) | 1987 | 875,487[2] | Hirohito's 60th year of reign[1] |
| Akihito | äº (2) | 1990 | 1,900,000[3] | Enthronement of Emperor Akihito |
Notes
- Proof mintages are:
1987 - 124,513
1990 - 100,000
