Descriptions

Conservation and preservation activities for monuments have begun in Japan and 2019 marks the 100th anniversary. On this occasion, Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan planned a number of projects over the period of 2019-2021. Japan Mint released a BU coin set and a proof coin set containing special medals, to celebrate the anniversary.

Obverse (left)/ Reverse (right)

A silver 925 medal is made for this special coin set; Miho-no-matsubara pine tree grove, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, designated in 1922 is depicted and our latest technology is applied to show the holographic latent image on the obverse side while the color-printed logo of the 100th anniversary is shown on the reverse.

How to view the holographic latent image

1. Shine an LED light directly at the obverse of the medal from a distance of approximately 10-20 cm (A smartphone torch can be used as the light source.).
2. A kanji character "名", as an initial letter of "Places of Scenic Beauty" in Japanese, will appear in the depths of the medal.

The coin set includes:

• Six Japanese legal tender coins issued in 2022 in Proof condition (a 500 yen bicolor clad coin (nickel-brass, cupronickel and copper), 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 silver 925 medal (Diameter: 35mm, Weight: Approx. 20g)
• A special leather display case and a paper slipcase with beautiful photos showing historic sites

Scheduled Sales Quantity: 15,000 pieces / for overseas market: Max. 89 pieces

Related Products:

• 100th Anniversary of protecting historic sites, places of scenic beauty and Natural Monuments 2020 BU Coin Set -Natural Monuments-
• 100th Anniversary of protecting historic sites, places of scenic beauty and Natural Monuments 2020 Proof Coin Set -Natural Monuments-
• 100th Anniversary of protecting historic sites, places of scenic beauty and Natural Monuments 2021 BU Coin Set -Historic Sites-
• 100th Anniversary of protecting historic sites, places of scenic beauty and Natural Monuments 2021 Proof Coin Set -Historic Sites-
• 100th Anniversary of protecting historic sites, places of scenic beauty and Natural Monuments 2022 BU Coin Set -Places of Scenic Beauty-

International Dealers for This Coin Set

For People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macao), Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia

• International Coins Limited

For European Countries

• Modern Numismatics International

Please see the International Coin Dealer List for the contact information.