5 Yen - Shōwa (1948 - 1949)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Yen |
| Catalog Number | Y# 71 |
| Weight (g) | 4 |
| Diameter (mm) | 22 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Brass |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.03 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Japanese (Shōwa) |
Obverse
Lettering:
· 日 本 國 ·
昭和二十三年
Description:
Pigeon within circle with authority on top, date below.
· 日 本 國 ·
昭和二十三年
Description:
Pigeon within circle with authority on top, date below.
Reverse
Lettering:
五 円
Description:
Building within circle flanked by denomination, all within wreath.
五 円
Description:
Building within circle flanked by denomination, all within wreath.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 (1948) | 74,520,000 | Common | |
| 24 (1949) | 179,692,000 | Common |