Identification of a Chinese? coin.

My mother sent me a picture of a coin she would like identified if possible.

Golden in color, reeded edge and light like aluminum. I thank you in advance.

 

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It’s Japan, 500 yen. The date is Heisei 12, which is 2000.

 

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平成二十年 is actually Heisei 20, or 2008.

Heisei 12 would read 平成十二年

So the coin is from 2008, not 2000.

It is a 500 Yen (五百円) coin from Japan (日本国) as Milesofwho said.

It is made of nickel-brass.

 

Evidently I didn’t look too hard!

 

I thank you , ewomack and Milesofwho

 

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