April 12, 2024
SILVER PROOF COIN 47 PREFECTURES KOCHI JAPAN MINT 2010
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, I am a: 1000 YEN SILVER COIN - 47 PREFECTURES - KOCHI - JAPAN MINT 2010 KOCHI JAPAN 47 PREFECTURES Kochi, 2010 issue of silver proof colorized 1000 yen coin by Japan Mint, from Japan 47 prefectures series. Kochi is located in Shikoku Island and facing the Pacific Ocean. This region is known as its mild climate and rich nature. Obverse design: Sakamoto Ryoma and Katsurahama beach. BACKGROUND AND HISTORY KOCHISakamoto Ryoma is one of the most famous historical figures in Kochi, and the 175th anniversary of his birth will be celebrated this year, in 2010. He made a great contribution to Japan's modernization at the end of the samurai period in Japan.Katsurahama Beach is one of the most famous scenic spots in Kochi and also has long been known as a great location for Moon viewings.Meantime, this silver coin will be the first ever coin among Japan's coinage that will bear a real person's effigy. So we are expecting that this will be one of the most precious and sought-after silver coins in Japan. Capital City: KochiPopulation in 2007 (thousands): 782Area in 2007 (square km): 7,105 JAPAN 47 PREFECTURES - KOCHI - 8th ISSUE 2010To mark the 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law, the Japan Mint launched "Japan 47 Prefectures Coin Program" in 2008. In this program, will be issued silver colorized coins of 47 prefectures
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