Cherry Blossom Viewing in Hiroshima

Within the grounds of the Hiroshima branch of the Japan Mint stand many varieties of cherry trees, They include some transplanted from the head office in Osaka, famous for its "Sakura-no-toorinuke." Since 1991, a part of the grounds of the Hiroshima branch has been opened to the public when the cherry trees are in bloom, and this remains a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing under the name "Hana-no-mawarimichi".

The Blossom of the Year, "Benitemari"
Benitemari (literally "red temari") is so named because its numerous flowers bloom at the tips of its branches in dense clusters that resemble a red (beni) temari, a traditional embroidered fabric ball.

This set is comprised of:

• Six Japanese legal tender coins issued in 2024 in brilliant uncirculated condition (a 500 yen bicolor clad coin (nickel brass, cupronickel and copper), a 100 yen cupronickel coin nickel brass coin, a 100 yen cupronickel coin, a 50 yen cupronickel coin, a 10 yen bronze coin, a 5 yen brass coin and a 1 yen aluminum coin),
• A pure silver medal (Size: 17.5mm x 17.5mm, Weight: approx. 4.3g);
  The obverse of the silver medal shows letters representing "Hana-no-mawarimichi" as well as cherry blossom petals, which are depicted by using latent image technology. (Different cherry blossom petals appear alternatively when viewed from different angles.) On the other hand, the reverse shows '24 representing the year of issue, and this year's animal zodiac sign, the Dragon.

• A plastic display case,
• A paper slipcase featuring the Blossom of the Year, Benitemari.

Scheduled Sales Quantity: 28,000 pieces

International Dealers for This Product

For Republic of Korea

• POONGSAN HWADONG CO., LTD.

For European Countries

• Modern Numismatics International
• NUMISMÁTICA LA DOBLA Alvaro Albero Jiménez de Gastro

Please see the International Dealer List for the contact information.