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100th Anniversary of the National Park System Special Site

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Brief Explanation about National Park Program

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the national park system, the Ministry of Finance announced to issue commemorative silver coins in installments from 2024 to 2031. This program is designed to create opportunities to protect and enjoy national parks which are natural scenic spots in Japan and serve as the foundation for the conservation of biological diversity, and for all citizens to support these parks with affection and responsibility in the next 100 years.

National Park System Commemorative Coin

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Map number Name Design (obverse) Basic information
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park Image of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park obverse
Kabira Bay and Iriomote Wild Cat
The park is characterized by its natural landscape typical of the subtropical zone–a dynamic and abundant natural environment comprising near-primeval subtropical broad-leafed evergreen forest as well as Japan’s largest mangrove forest, and coral reefs–and its human landscape imbued with a traditional Okinawa-ness that has been nurtured through everyday living within this environment.
Keramashoto National Park Image of Keramashoto National Park obverse
Coral Reef and Green Turtle
The Kerama Islands boast a wide variety of landscapes extending from the land to the sea that include seascapes of exceptionally transparent waters, reefs densely populated by various species of corals, waters where humpback whales breed, sandy beaches, sea cliffs, the vegetation unique to windy regions, and the archipelago itself.
Yambaru National Park Image of Yambaru National Park obverse
Hiji Great Falls and Okinawa Rail
The park displays a diverse and varied natural environment from its subtropical evergreen laurel forest making it Japan’s largest of its kind and a reflection of the process of forming the Ryukyu Islands. Its wide variety of unique plants and animals, such as Okinawa rail under a backdrop of the geological history that formed the islands, the rare animals and plants living in the park, the sea cliffs and karst limestone formations, and mangrove forests all add to the diversity of its environment.
Setonaikai National Park Image of Setonaikai National Park obverse
Archipelago seascapes viewed from Mt. Shiude, with the whirlpool of the Naruto Strait and Japanese horseshoe crab
The distinct features of this park are archipelago seascapes of the inland sea studded with numerous islands and islets of varied sizes. The coastal land area abounds with observation points. The area around the Setonaikai Sea enjoyed a flourishing culture from early times as the inhabitants coexisted with nature. Areas of terraced fields, port town awaiting a favorable tide, and other scenes of people living in a state of intimate connections to nature and creating familiar scenes are signature attributes of this park.
Unzen-Amakusa National Park Image of Unzen-Amakusa National Park obverse
Unzen Jigoku, rime ice, and Oyama magnolia
The highlight of this park is its terraqueous panorama composed of volcanic landscape of the steaming Mt. Unzen and archipelagic seascape of Amakusa. The Unzen area is a mountainous area of the Shimabara Peninsula centered on Mt. Unzen, consisting of over 20 mountains, and it affords various panoramic views along with the seascape on three sides. The Amakusa area is an archipelago with 120 islands and is a place to savor a varied coastline with indentations unique to a submergent coast, land-tied islands and sea cliffs, as well as corals in the sea.
Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park Image of Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park obverse
Cape Sata, Field Crabapple, and Amanosakahoko
The park can be broadly divided into northern and southern parts. The Kirishima area in the northern part of the park has a series of more than 20 volcanoes, both large and small, as well as crater lakes, fumarole phenomena, hot springs, and plateaus all created through volcanic activity. In the Kinkowan Bay area in the southern part of the park, centered around Mt. Sakurajima –a still-active volcano that is the area’s symbol–is unique scenery.

Design (common reverse)

Design
Image of National Park System commemorative coin common reverse National Parks Unified Logo The logo depicts the sun rising over the horizon. The gradational vivid colors represent mist-shrouded scenery typical of Japan. The use of geometric figures to abstract the sunrise effectively conveys the essential quality of national parks as “a space that encompasses rich diversity”.

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