Japan 1968 50 Yen - Year 43 Showa

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Country Japan 
Type Common coin
Years 42-63 (1967-1988)
Calendar Japanese - Shōwa era
Value 50 yen
50 JPY = 0.45 USD
Metal Copper-nickel
Weight 4 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Round with a hole
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References Y# 81, JNDA# 02-7, Schön# 58
Obverse
Center hole flanked by chrysanthemum flowers, authority on top and value below

Lettering: 
日 本 国
五 十 円

Reverse
Big value above centre hole with date below

Lettering: 
50
昭和43年

Translation: Year 43 of Shōwa

Edge
Reeded

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