This 1998 Japan 500 Yen Coin commemorates the Heisei Era Nagano Olympic Winter Games and features a design depicting acrobatic skiing. The coin is made of copper-nickel and has been circulated, adding to its historical significance. It is a great addition to any coin collection and a perfect way to celebrate the 1998 Olympics. The coin is uncertified and was minted in Japan.

Commemorative issue

1998 Winter Olympics, Nagano

Obverse

Acrobatic skier and Olympic rings, authority above, value below

Lettering:

日 本 国

五 百 円

Translation:

State of Japan

500 yen

Reverse

Olympic emblem, Rock ptarmigan bird, value and dates

Lettering:

1998

NAGANO

500

YEN

平成10年

Translation: Year 10 of Heisei

Edge

Reeded