Description:
Obverse
Sunburst in centre flanked by cherry blossoms, authority on top, date on bottom, all within sacred mirror
Reverse
Vertical value and denomination flanked by phoenix, paulownia crest flanked by karakusa sprigs, chrysanthemum on top
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