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| Number | Y# 72 |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Hirohito (Showa) (1950 - 1989) |
| Ruler | Hirohito |
| Currency | Japanese yen |
| Coin type | Circulation coins |
| Denomination | 5 yen |
| Currency rate | 5 JPY = 0.03 USD |
| Year | 1949 - 1958 |
| Edge type | Smooth |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Medal (0°) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight (g) | 3.75 |
| Diameter (mm) | 22 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
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| Year | Mintage | Rarity | Value, USD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | BU | Proof | |||
| 1958 | 50.000.000 | - | - | B | $ 1.18 |
| 1957 | 10.000.000 | - | - | ||
| 1953 | 45.000.000 | - | - | ||
| 1952 | 55.000.000 | - | - | ||
| 1951 | 197.980.000 | - | - | ||
| 1950 | 181.824.000 | - | - | ||
| 1949 | 111.896.000 | - | - | ||
