Description
This is a Japanese nickel 5 Sen coin from the Shōwa era (1933-1938).
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The coin features chrysanthemum flowers on the obverse side, flanking the central hole.
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The reverse side typically has the issuing authority (State of Japan) at the top and the date below, surrounded by magatamas.
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The hole was added to the coin design to save material costs during production.
- The specific year (Shōwa era date) can be determined from the characters on the coin.
