20 Yen - Meiji (1897 - 1912)
Features
| Denomination | 20 Yen |
| Catalog Number | Y# 34 |
| Weight (g) | 16.67 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28.78 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 2473.95 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.13 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Japanese (Meiji) |
Obverse
Lettering:
年四十四治明 · 本日大 ·
· 圓十二 ·
年四十四治明 · 本日大 ·
· 圓十二 ·
Reverse
Lettering:
二
十
圓
二
十
圓
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 (1897) | 1,861,000 | Unknown | |
| 36 (1903) | Unknown | ||
| 37 (1904) | 2,759,470 | Very Rare | |
| 38 (1905) | 1,045,904 | Very Rare | |
| 39 (1906) | 1,331,332 | Very Rare | |
| 40 (1907) | 817,362 | Unknown | |
| 41 (1908) | 458,082 | Very Rare | |
| 42 (1909) | 557,882 | Very Rare | |
| 43 (1910) | 2,163,644 | Very Rare | |
| 44 (1911) | 1,470,054 | Very Rare | |
| 45 (1912) | 1,272,450 | Very Rare |