The Finance Ministry said Tuesday it will issue commemorative ¥1,000 coins marking the 100th anniversary of the 1926 start of the Showa Era.The coins will be priced at ¥34,800 apiece. The obverse design features a Shinkansen bullet train, Tokyo Tower and expressways in color, symbolizing postwar reconstruction and rapid economic growth. The reverse depicts Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms and doves.A total of 40,000 coins will be issued. Japan Mint will accept applications for about three weeks starting Aug. 20.
Japan to issue coins marking 100th anniversary of Showa Era
The Finance Ministry said Tuesday it will issue commemorative ¥1,000 coins marking the 100th anniversary of the 1926 start of the Showa Era.The coins will be priced at ¥34,800 apiece. The obverse design features a Shinkansen bullet train, Tokyo Tower and expressways in color, symbolizing postwar rec
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