The 100 yen coin is a denomination of Japanese yen. These coins were first minted in 1957 using a silver alloy, before the current design was adopted with an alloy change in 1967. It is the second-highest denomination coin in Japan, after the 500 yen coin. The current 100 yen coin is one of two denominations that depict the emperor's rule date in Arabic numerals rather than kanji.
Image: 100 Yen Rückseite
Image: 100 Yen Vorderseite
Image: 100yen S32
Image: 100yen S34
The yen is the official currency of Japan. It is the third-most traded currency in the foreign exchange market, after the United States dollar and the euro. It is also widely used as a third reserve currency after the US dollar and the euro.
One rin coin from 1873 (year 6 of Meiji)
50 sen coin from 1870 (year 3 of Meiji)
Early 1-yen coin, 26.96 grams of 90% fine silver, Japan, Meiji year 34 (1901)
20 yen coin from 1870 (year 3 of Meiji)