10 Yen Coin

These are gorgeous old gold coins from Japan. They come in 5, 10, and 20 yen denominations all carrying the same pattern. The first step of evaluation is to determine the denomination and gold content:
5 YEN: 17 mm diameter, 0.121 troy ounces gold
10 YEN: 20 mm diameter, 0.241 ounces gold
20 YEN: 28 mm diameter, 0.482 ounces gold
The next step is to determine the dynasty. These were minted during Meiji, Taisho, and Showa dynasties beginning in years 1867, 1911, and 1925, respectively. You can determine the dynasty by looking for the Japanese symbols shown here. For a thorough explanation of Japanese dating, click to AllCalendars.net. The coin in our picture is from the Showa dynasty.
Next, determine the value due to gold content alone. Look up the current value of gold (it changes every day) at web sites such as kitco.com, then multiply by the ounces of gold in your coin. If you have, say, a 10 yen coin and gold is selling at $1700 US dollars per ounce, the base value due to gold content is 0.241 x $1700 = $410.
Finally, these coins accrue value from coin collector demand. This is value over and above the base gold value. Here are some approximate values to add for collector demand. These are very general guidelines and, if you have a nice-looking example of one of these coins, seek out a knowledgeable collector or dealer who can do a first-hand, in-person appraisal. If your coin is valuable, there are several steps you should take to preserve the value of your coin.
NEVER CLEAN A COIN. CLEANING RUINS VALUE.
5 YEN MEIJI:
worn: add $200 to base gold value
average circulated: add $300
well preserved: add $500
fully uncirculated: add $1000
5 YEN TAISHO:
worn: add $200 to base gold value
average circulated: add $300
well preserved: add $500
fully uncirculated: add $1000
5 YEN SHOWA:
worn: add $20000 to base gold value
average circulated: add $30000
well preserved: add $40000
fully uncirculated: add $60000
10 YEN MEIJI:
worn: add $50 to base gold value
average circulated: add $80
well preserved: add $100
fully uncirculated: add $200
20 YEN MEIJI:
worn: add $100 to base gold value
average circulated: add $300
well preserved: add $500
fully uncirculated: add $1200
20 YEN TAISHO:
worn: add $100 to base gold value
average circulated: add $300
well preserved: add $500
fully uncirculated: add $1200
20 YEN SHOWA:
worn: add $15000 to base gold value
average circulated: add $25000
well preserved: add $35000
fully uncirculated: add $40000
The coin in our picture comes from Heritage Auctions and is dated Showa 7, or 1932. It is an extremely rare coin. CoinQuest thanks Heritage for use of their coin photo.

This coin ring was fashioned out of a 10 YEN coin from Japan. This coin was perfect for making a ring in the size 5 - 7 range. It is made out of Bronze so before shipping this ring will be sealed with an industrial sealer. The ring shown is the ring you will receive. Japan: 10 yen 1952 (year 27). Country Japan Type Common coinYears 34-64 (1959-1989)Calendar Japanese - Shōwa eraValue 10 Yen10 JPY = 0.09 USDMetal BronzeWeight 4.5 gDiameter 23.5 mmThickn. This specimen was lot 33856 in Heritage sale 3042 (Long Beach, September 2015), where it sold for $793.13. The catalog description 1 noted, 'Meiji gold 10 Yen Year 41 (1908) MS63 NGC. Housed in the Japanese Ministry of Finance holder. A splendid example with sparkling golden luster.' Hotel breakfast is good enough, room is clean and bed is comfortable. Close to a Vondelpark that can a walk or cycling for green place, then walk to museum area. It is located around 12 mins from Lelylaan station where is just one stop 8-10 mins from airport. The beautiful byodo-in temple, it is a temple in the 10 yen japan coin. There is a beautiful garden inside the temple. Very beautiful inside. There is a hidden museum and is also a famous tourist destination of kyoto. Japan - stock photo - 10 yen coin stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images.

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