the first 1-yen coin came out in japan on 14 may 1984.
the first 1-yen coin came out in japan on 14 may 1984.
when did the first 1-yen coin come out in japan?
14 may 1984
1 yen coin









































the is the smallest denomination of the japanese yen currency. the first japanese one-yen coin was minted in 1870, and was made out of silver. eventually gold coins were also produced causing co-circulation among the two. silver one-yen coins ceased production in 1914. brass one-yen coins were made in the late 1940s, but the current design was first minted in 1955. the current design is made up of an aluminium alloy which has remained unchanged since the coin was first minted.
1 yen coin
1000 yen coin









































the 1000 yen coin is a denomination of the japanese yen. this denomination is only used for the issue of commemorative silver coins struck by the japan mint.









































section::::history.









































the first 1000 yen coin was issued in 1964 to commemorate the tokyo olympics. since then, the japan mint has issued various 1000 yen coins commemorating various subjects and events of japan's history. the recent 1000 yen commemorative coins now have color applied to parts of the coin's design.









































section::::list of commemoratives.









































section::::list of commemoratives.:commemoratives (2012–present).
1000 yen coin