150th Anniversary of Modern Currency System 5,000 Yen Commemorative Gold Proof Coin (1/4 oz)

About Specifications

Japan’s modern currency system celebrated its 150th anniversary in June 2021.

For the first time in history, the Japan Mint produced a 1/4 oz gold coin!

Obverse design
The coin bears the character “圓 (yen),” designed for gold coins issued in 1871, with a chrysanthemum and a paulownia on the reverse side.

Reverse design
The design combines those of the current regular coins (six coins), i.e., a paulownia, cherry blossom, chrysanthemum, the Byodoin Phoenix Hall, rice ears, and sapling.

Date of Issue	2021 / The 3rd Year of Reiwa
Denomination	5,000 yen
Composition	Pure gold (99.9%)
Weight	7.8g
Diameter	20mm
Other features	Helical ridges, etc.
Mintage (Allocation to overseas)	20,000 sets (Maximum of 1,989 sets)

Dealers for 150th Anniversary of Modern Currency System 5,000 Yen Commemorative Gold Proof Coin (1/4 oz)

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 European Countries

MDM Münzhandelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
Modern Numismatics International

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