Prefecture Coins from Japan

Japan is currently in a forty-seven 1000 Yen silver coin program.  These coins, along with the 500 Yen circulating coins, showcase the forty-seven Prefectures of Japan in incredible art.  Some of these beautiful coins atr currently listed on Amazon.


Tottori : The 60th Anniversary of the Local Autonomy Law Enforcement 1000 Yen Commemorative Silver Proof Coin Set (47 Prefectures:japan)

 

 Kumamoto : The 60th Anniversary of the Local Autonomy Law Enforcement 1000 Yen Commemorative Silver Proof Coin Set (47 Prefectures:japan)

 

 Kanagawa : The 60th Anniversary of the Local Autonomy Law Enforcement 1000 Yen Commemorative Silver Proof Coin Set (47 Prefectures:japan)

 

 Aichi : The 60th Anniversary of the Local Autonomy Law Enforcement 1000 Yen Commemorative Silver Proof Coin Set (47 Prefectures:japan)

 

 Okinawa : The 60th Anniversary of the Local Autonomy Law Enforcement 1000 Yen Commemorative Silver Proof Coin Set (47 Prefectures:japan)

 

 Tochigi : The 60th Anniversary of the Local Autonomy Law Enforcement 1000 Yen Commemorative Silver Proof Coin Set (47 Prefectures:japan)

 

Japan Mint video from 2009 detailing the Prefecture Silver Coins

This video shows some designs, outlines the program, and makes a nice presentation.  This video originated at the World Money Fair in Berlin, 2009, but the program will continue into 2016, so it is still current.

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Japan Prefecture Coins

The Japan Mint has been producing coins for its prefectures, on geographical divisions.  There will eventually be 47 coins issued.  Currently the mint is featuring Gunma, Hiroshima, and Miyagi.  The commemorative issues are the 1,000 Yen silver coins. 

While there is are sales to overseas dealers possible, the Mint Shop sells and ships only to Japan.

These are beautiful examples of Japanese Art.  Look for the current three.