WORLD COINS - JAPAN - PROOF
1988 Japan 1 Yen Proof
Shōwa 63 - Young Tree Type
01 IDENTITY
Coin Identity
Country
Japan
Denomination
1 Yen
Year
1988
Japanese Era
Shōwa 63
Finish
Proof
Type
Standard Circulation Coin
Mint
Japan Mint
02 PHYSICAL PROFILE
Physical Specifications
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.0 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal Alignment
Edge
Plain
03 DESIGN & STORY
Design
Obverse
Young tree with the name of Japan and denomination
Reverse
Large numeral 1 with the Shōwa era date below
The 1 Yen coin features a stylized young tree, symbolizing the growth and development of postwar Japan. Its lightweight aluminium construction makes it one of the most distinctive denominations in modern Japanese circulation coinage.
This archive entry documents the Proof version dated Shōwa 63 (1988), produced for the 1988 Japan Proof Set.
04 ISSUE & MINTAGE
Issue Information
Calendar Year
1988
Japanese Date
Shōwa 63
Proof Mintage
200,000
Issue Format
1988 Japan Proof Set
05 COLLECTION RECORD
Archive Information
Archive ID
JP-1Y-1988-PROOF
QR Short Code
jp1y88p
QR Short URL
https://metacoinart.com/q/jp1y88p
06 SOURCES & REFERENCES
References
OFFICIAL SOURCE
Japan Mint
Official information on Japanese circulating coin specifications.
NUMISMATIC REFERENCE
Numista
Reference information for the Japanese 1 Yen aluminium type, including the Shōwa 63 Proof issue.