WORLD COINS - JAPAN - PROOF
1988 Japan 50 Yen Proof
Shōwa 63 - Chrysanthemum Type
01 IDENTITY
Coin Identity
Country
Japan
Denomination
50 Yen
Year
1988
Japanese Era
Shōwa 63
Finish
Proof
Type
Standard Circulation Coin
Mint
Japan Mint
02 PHYSICAL PROFILE
Physical Specifications
Composition
Copper-Nickel
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Shape
Round with central hole
Orientation
Medal Alignment
Edge
Reeded
03 DESIGN & STORY
Design
Obverse
Chrysanthemum flowers with the name of Japan and denomination
Reverse
Large numeral 50 with the Shōwa era date below
The 50 Yen coin is distinguished by its central hole and chrysanthemum design. The chrysanthemum has strong cultural associations in Japan and gives this denomination one of the most recognizable designs 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-50Y-1988-PROOF
QR Short Code
jp50y88p
QR Short URL
https://metacoinart.com/q/jp50y88p
06 SOURCES & REFERENCES
References
OFFICIAL SOURCE
Japan Mint
Official information on Japanese circulating coin specifications.
NUMISMATIC REFERENCE
Numista
Reference information for the Japan 50 Yen chrysanthemum type, including the 1988 Proof issue.