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World Natural Heritage Site BU Coin Set “Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island”

 

Image of World Natural Heritage Site BU Coin Set "Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island"

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In July 2021, "Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island" were registered as the fifth World Natural Heritage site. To commemorate this, this BU coin set is being sold.

Based on the World Heritage Convention, a site that meets one or more of the four criteria: natural beauty; geology and geomorphology; ecosystem; and biodiversity can be inscribed on the World Heritage List, as these are the only places in the world with such significant value.

"Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island" were registered as a World Natural Heritage Site due to their importance for biodiversity conservation. These islands are home to uniquely evolved speices such as the Amami rabbit, Okinawa rail, and Iriomote wildcat, many of which are rare and on the verge of extinction.



Image of World Natural Heritage Site BU Coin Set "Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island"

Obverse (left)/ Reverse (right)

A red brass medal is made for this BU Coin Set; four endemic species nurtured in Japan’s unique natural environment is designed on the obverse, while the silhouettes of animals on the reverse side.

 
 

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 red brass medal (Size: 27mm, Weight: approx. 7.5g)
  • A special paper holder
  • A slip case


Scheduled Sales Quantity: 30,000 pieces / for overseas market: Max. 192 pieces


International Dealers for This Product

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

  • International Coins Limited

For European Countries

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

Please see the International Dealer List for the contact information.

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