Descriptions

Since its inception in 1883, the Japan Mint's Cherry Blossom Viewing has enjoyed lasting popularity as one of Osaka's best-loved spring traditions. This year too the Japan Mint will release the 2025 Cherry Blossom Viewing Proof Coin Set to commemorate this traditional event.

Obverse (left)/ Reverse (right)

The obverse of the silver medal is printed in color with the Blossom of the Year, Ranran, surrounded by different cherry blossom crests. The reverse depicts the image of the panda in relief against a Japanese traditional pattern.

The Blossom of the Year, "Ranran"
Ranran ("蘭蘭") is a kind of cherry blossom selectively bred in the town of Matsumae in Hokkaido as a cross between the Hakuran and Amayadori varieties. It is named after Ueno Zoo's giant panda, which had just died and was being mourned by the children of Matsumae, because the tightly packed, well-rounded blooms resemble the panda's thick coat. The flowers are almost white, with 15–20 petals each.

The coin set is comprised of:

• Six Japanese legal tender coins issued in 2025 in proof condition (a 500 yen bicolor clad proof coin (nickel-brass, cupronickel and copper), a 100 yen cupronickel proof coin, a 50 yen cupronickel proof coin, a 10 yen bronze proof coin, a 5 yen brass proof coin and a 1 yen aluminum proof coin),
• A color sterling silver medal(Ag 92.5%, Diameter: 35mm, Weight: 20g),
• An explanation sheet (English/Japanese),
• A leather display case,
• A paper slipcase featuring the Blossom of the Year, Ranran.

Scheduled Sales Quantity: 12,000 pieces/ for overseas market: 239 pieces

International Dealers for This Coin Set

For Republic of Korea

• POONGSAN HWADONG CO., LTD.

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

• International Coins Limited

For Taiwan

• Bank of Taiwan

For European Countries

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

Please see the International Dealer List for their contact information.