Commemorative coins are issued to mark the national celebrations and commemorative events under the authorization of the Cabinet in Japan.

Similarly, most countries issue commemorative coins to mark national and international event, great character and precious nature.

It is highly meaningful to study their cultural property, great character, and precious animals and plants through their coins.

Japanese Commemorative Coins issued up to now

Commemorative Coins, History

In Commemoration of the 450th Year of Japan-Portugal Friendship 200escudo (1993), Portugal

In Commemoration of Bicentennial of French Revolution 100franc (1987), France

Commemorative Coins, Precious Animals and Plants

Japan issued first color coin, commemorating “The 5th Winter Asian Games” in 2003. Other countries have also issued beautiful color coins.

In Commemoration of Marine Life Protection 1dollor (1993), Rep. of Palau

In Commemoration of Independence Day 10dollor (1995), Rep. of Namibia

Bird of Paradise 25 kina (1994), Papua New Guinea

Commemorative Coins, Great Character

In memory of the late Ayrton Senna, national hero of Brazil, commemorative coin was issued in Brazil in 1995. This coin says he won 41 F1 races from 161 starts and achieved 65 Pole Positions.

2Real (1995), Brazil In 1999, Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Coin was issued by Great Britain to commemorate Diana, The Princess of Wales and to reflect her life and work.

5pound (1999), Great Britain

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