5 Sen - Shōwa (1933 - 1938)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Sen |
| Catalog Number | Y# 53 |
| Weight (g) | 2.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18.9 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Nickel |
| Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Japanese (Shōwa) |
Obverse
Lettering:
本日大
年一十和昭
Description:
Rings around center hole flanked by cherry blossoms with authority above and date below.
本日大
年一十和昭
Description:
Rings around center hole flanked by cherry blossoms with authority above and date below.
Reverse
Lettering:
錢 五
Description:
Bird with wings spread below hole in center with rays of sun on upper 1/2 of border with chrysanthemum flanked by denomination.
錢 五
Description:
Bird with wings spread below hole in center with rays of sun on upper 1/2 of border with chrysanthemum flanked by denomination.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (1933) | 16,150,806 | Common | |
| 9 (1934) | 33,851,607 | Common | |
| 10 (1935) | 13,680,677 | Common | |
| 11 (1936) | 36,321,796 | Common | |
| 12 (1937) | 44,402,201 | Common | |
| 13 (1938) | 10,000,000 | 4 known, almost entire mintage remelted | Unknown |