500 Yen - Heisei (Kumamoto) Coin

500 Yen - Heisei (Kumamoto)

Country: Japan
Denomination: 500 Yen 500 JPY = 4.51 USD
Year: 23 (2011)
Material: Bi-Metallic Copper-nickel center in Nickel-brass ring
Weight: 7.1 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 26.5 mm
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Catalog list: japan

Description:

Obverse

Kumamoto Castle, built in 1607, is famous for its stone wall featuring a graceful curved line. The stone wall becomes steeper as it ascends in order to stop enemies from entering.

Reverse

Lettering:
JAPAN 47 PREFECTURES COIN PROGRAM

500 YEN

23

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