Japanese Bronze 10 YenJapanese Bronze 10 YenJapanese Bronze 10 Yen

Japanese Bronze 10 Yen

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USA Coin Book Item ID Number:
577423
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The Japanese 10 yen coin also nicknamed Giza 10 (Giza Ju) meaning "jagged 10 yen coin" in Japanese; Bronze composition made of 95% copper, 3.5% zinc, 1.5% tin; smooth edge; obverse features the Hoodo Hall of the Byodoin Buddhist Temple in Uji city (also referred to as Amida Hall or Phoenix Hall) and Kanji for "Japan" and "Ten Yen"; reverse features numerals "10" and the date of issue in Kanji surrounded by bay laurel leaves