5 Yen (1942) (Obverse: Imperial Seal of Japan (kikukamon) - a stylised chrysanthemum blossom. Main prayer hall (haiden) of the Kitano Tenman-gu Shinto shrine (built in 947) in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto. The shrine was dedicated to Michizane. Sugawara no Michizane (845 - 903). Reverse: Sun symbol. Watermark: Flowery ornamental design. Colours: Black, green and brown. Signatures: Imperial Treasury red signature seals. Artist: Edoardo Chiossone (1833 - 1898) (designed it in 1888). Issuer: Bank of Japan (Nippon Ginko). Date of first issue: 1930. Material: Cotton paper. Printer: Printing Bureau of the Japanese Government) (Serial # 067445, Block # {81}) (circulated) VF-XF
Dimensions: 132 x 75 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-43
Grade/condition: Very Fine to Extremely Fine (VF-XF) (circulated, used, handled)
Dimensions: 132 x 75 mm
LARGER SAMPLE PHOTO: CLICK HERE
Catalogue Number: P-43
Grade/condition: Very Fine to Extremely Fine (VF-XF) (circulated, used, handled)