50 Yen - Shōwa (1959 - 1966)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Yen |
| Catalog Number | Y# 76 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.7 |
| Shape: | Round with hole |
| Composition: | Nickel |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.31 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Japanese (Shōwa) |
Obverse
Lettering:
日 本 国
五 十 円
日 本 国
五 十 円
Reverse
Lettering:
50
昭和三十四年
50
昭和三十四年
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 (1959) | 23,900,000 | Common | |
| 35 (1960) | 6,000,000 | Not Common | |
| 36 (1961) | 16,000,000 | Common | |
| 37 (1962) | 50,300,000 | Common | |
| 38 (1963) | 55,000,000 | Common | |
| 39 (1964) | 69,200,000 | Common | |
| 40 (1965) | 189,300,000 | Very Common | |
| 41 (1966) | 171,500,000 | Very Common |