5000 yen coin
Value | 5,000 Japanese yen |
---|---|
Mass | (Silver) 15 g, (Gold) 7.8 g |
Diameter | (Silver) 30 mm, (Gold) 20 mm |
Edge | Reeded |
Composition | .925 Silver (1990-1998)[a] .999 Gold (2021) |
Years of minting | 1990–2021[b] |
Obverse | |
Design | Varies by year |
Reverse | |
Design | Varies by year |
The 5,000 yen coin is a denomination of the Japanese yen used only for commemoratives struck by the Japan Mint. These are made only for collectors who purchase them directly from the mint at a premium. 5000 yen commemorative coins have historically been struck in a silver alloy since 1990. This practice changed in 2021 when gold was used for the first time for a coin celebrating 150 years of Japan's modern currency system. Measurements for the coins in terms of width and weight have remained the same except for the gold issue when these were lowered. Earlier coins were also once struck in the millions before the alloy change took place.
History
The first 5000 yen coins were struck in 1990 (year 2 of Heisei) in a
Only one commemorative coin was struck in 1993 which celebrates the
5000 yen commemorative coins were minted again in sterling silver to celebrate the 1998 Winter Olympics, which were held in the Japanese city of Nagano. The actual production of the coins however, took place in 1997 (9th year of Heisei) and lasted into 1998 (Heisei 10).[8][9][10] They were then released in sets of three different series alongside 500 and 10,000 yen Nagano commemoratives. A limit of 5,000,000 coins each (133,000 for proofs) was set for the 5000 yen denomination. Three different Olympic themes were used on the obverse sides of the coins as a design feature: Hockey (series 1), Biathlon (series 2), and Paralympic Skier (series 3).[8][9][10] For the reverse a Serow is featured along with the value and date.
Another 23 years passed before the Japan Mint made 5000 yen commemorative coins again. In 2021 (3rd year of reiwa) the Japan Mint produced a 0.25 oz gold coin to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Japan's Modern Currency System. This coin is notable for being the first 5000 yen gold coin that was reduced in both weight and size, and the first 0.25 oz gold coin ever minted by Japan.
List of commemoratives
- Japanese coins are read with a left to right format:
- "Emperors name" → "Number representing year of reign" → "Year" (Ex: 平成 → 2 → 年).
Image | Japanese date | Gregorian date | Mintage[4][c] | Reason |
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2 Heisei
|
1990 | 10,000,000 | Osaka Garden Exposition[13] | |
2 Heisei |
1990 | 5,000,000 | Centennial of the Judiciary System[14] | |
2 Heisei |
1990 | 5,000,000 | Centennial of the Diet of Japan[15]
| |
五 (5)[d] Heisei |
1993 | 4,800,000 (200,000)[16] |
Crown Prince[1]
| |
9 Heisei |
1997 | 4,867,000 (133,000)[17] |
1998 Nagano Olympics (Hockey)[8] | |
9 Heisei |
1997 | 4,867,000 (133,000)[18] |
1998 Nagano Olympics (Biathlon)[9] | |
10 Heisei |
1998 | 4,867,000 (133,000)[19] |
1998 Nagano Olympics (Paralypic Skier)[10] | |
3 Reiwa
|
2021 | 20,000 | 150th Anniversary of Modern Currency System[20] |
Collecting
The value of any given coin is determined by survival rate and
Notes
References
- ^ a b c "The Wedding of His Imperial Highness The Crown Prince 5,000 yen Silver Coin". Japan Mint. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ "5000 Yen, Specimen, Japan, 1990". National Museum of American History. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ "5000 Yen, Specimen, Japan, 1990". National Museum of American History. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ a b "Commemorative Coins issued up to now". Japan Mint. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ "Japan, 1948-date Commemorative Coins". Star City Homer. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ "Japan. Gold etc. 1993. Yen. Proof. The Wedding of His Imperial Highness The Crown Prince". www.numisbids.com. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "5000 Yen, Specimen, Japan, 1993". National Museum of American History. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Nagano Olympic (Series One) 5,000 yen Silver Coin". Japan Mint. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Nagano Olympic (Series Two) 5,000 yen Silver Coin". Japan Mint. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Nagano Olympic (Series Three) 5,000 yen Silver Coin". Japan Mint. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c Pierre (September 15, 2021). "New coins and medals – 150th anniversary of Japan modern currency system". Numismag. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ "The 150th Anniversary of Modern Currency System 5,000 yen Gold Coin". Japan Mint. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ "The International Garden and Greenery Exposition 5,000 yen Silver Coin". Japan Mint. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ "The Judicial System Centennial 5,000 yen Silver Coin". Japan Mint. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ "The Diet Centennial 5,000 yen Silver Coin". Japan Mint. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ "Japan 5000 Yen Y# 108 Yr.5(1993) Proof". Numismatic Guaranty Company. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ "Japan 5000 Yen Y# 115 Yr.9(1997) Proof". Numismatic Guaranty Company. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ "Japan 5000 Yen Y# 119 Yr.9(1997) Proof". Numismatic Guaranty Company. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ "Japan 5000 Yen Y# 120 Yr.10(1998) Proof". Numismatic Guaranty Company. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ "150th Anniversary of Japan's Postal System and Modern Currency System commemorative coins" (PDF). The Ministry of Finance of Japan. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ "Should I break open my Proof Sets?". Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Breaking Up Proof Sets - Pros and Cons". Numista. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
External links
- Commemorative coin list - Japan Mint website (In English)