The 100 yen coin is a denomination of Japanese yen. The first 100 yen coin was issued in 1957 and featured a Phoenix on the reverse side. It is the second-highest denomination coin in Japan after the 500 yen coin.
Value = 100 Japanese Yen
Mass = 4.8 Grams
Diameter = 22.6 MM
Shape = Circular, Round
Composition = Copper 75% and Nickal 25%
Year =
The reverse side was changed to show flora blossoms and the denomination in Japanese.
Era = Japan-Showa epoch 1926-1989
Head of State = Hirohito Van Japan (1926-1989)
Theme = Flora (Plants), three cherry blossoms ( Prunees serrulats)
Material = Brass (Geelkoper)
Weight =
Edge = Reeded / Grained
Thickness=
Punch = Medal Alignment
Mints = Japan Mint, Osaka, Japan
Japan 100 Yen 1967 to date just about all modern Japanese coin are really cool. Their designs are artistic and a recurring theme these are cherry blossoms.
