note: lightweight aluminum coin
Japan 1 Yen {1955-1989} 3S 1L61 1H74 79
Shōwa years 30-64
FEATURING
front: Sprouting bamboo branch in center, authority on top, value and denomination on bottom
Lettering:
日 本 国
一 円
Translation:
State of Japan
1 yen
back lettering: 昭和五十三年
Translation: 53 of Shōwa
• quantity 1
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} Aluminum coin
• diameter: 20 mm
• weight: 1 g