100th Anniversary of protecting historic sites, places of scenic beauty and Natural Monuments 2021 Proof Coin Set -Historic Sites-
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; Nara Palace Site (Special Historic Site) 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
- 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.).
- A kanji character “史”, as an initial letter of Historic Sites in Japanese, will appear in the depths of the medal.
The coin set includes:
- Six Japanese legal tender coins issued in 2021 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: 17,000 pieces / for overseas market: Max. 89 pieces
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Dealers for 100th Anniversary of protecting historic sites, places of scenic beauty and Natural Monuments 2021 Proof Coin Set
-Historic Sites-
For South Korea
- POONGSAN HWADONG CO., LTD.
For People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macao), Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia
- International Coins Limited
For People’s Republic of China (including Macao) and Taiwan
- Pan’s Coins
For European Countries
- Empires History
Please see the International Coin Dealer List for the contact information.