Brief Japanese History
Japan was shut off from the western world from the 17th to the 19th century, but then rapidly industrialised. These magnificent gold 100,000 yen coins were issued to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Hirohito's reign, and the enthronement of Emperor Akihito.

Japanese Gold Coins
The nominal or face value of many of Japan's gold coins is high relative to its gold content. At the time of writing, for example, 100,000 Yen was worth about £650 and the 100,00 Yen Hirohito's gold content was worth about £365.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
100,000 Yen Hirohito	30	20.0000	1.0000	0.6430
100,000 Yen Akihito	33	30.0000	1.0000	0.9646

Prices & Availability
Please telephone for current prices and availability.
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Date	Denomination	Description	Grade	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1986 Year 61	100,000 Yen Hirohito	60 Years - Reign of Hirohito	Uncirculated	10,000,000	Ask	£Ask	$Ask
1987 Year 62	100,000 Yen Hirohito	60 Years - Reign of Hirohito	Uncirculated	876,000	Ask	£Ask	$Ask
1990 Year 2	100,000 Yen Akihito	Enthronement of Emporer Akihito	Uncirculated	1,900,000	Ask	£Ask	$Ask

The Curious Case of the Chrysanthemum Coins
In 1990, the Japanese Government wrongly accused a British dealer of dealing in large quantities of counterfeit Japanese gold coins. the case was still rumbling on in 1992.

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order

Japan Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Japan, please look at our original Chard Coins website.