Description:
Obverse
State title Nippon Koku on top, date on bottom; text separated on either side by newly sprouting plants each with two leaves
Reverse
Ear of Rice
Rice plant growing on left side of coin representing agriculture; over waters at bottom of coin representing fisheries; and teeth of a cog or gear around the central hole representing industry
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