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5 Yen (1948–Date) — Values & Key Dates · LuckyCoin
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5 Yen

👥 32+ LuckyCoin collectors track this series

Spanning 1948 to the present day, the 5 Yen catalog contains 120 year-and-mintmark variants.

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1949 2
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1951 Aluminum Pattern
1951 Aluminum Pattern
Variety
1951 Copper Pattern
1951 Copper Pattern
Variety
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Specimen
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Most-collected 5 Yen coins on LuckyCoin

  1. 1948 5 Yen
    1948 5 Yen
    29 collectors
  2. 1949 5 Yen
    1949 5 Yen
    17 collectors
  3. 1975 5 Yen
    1975 5 Yen
    17 collectors
  4. 1989 5 Yen
    1989 5 Yen
    17 collectors
  5. 1951 5 Yen

Which 5 Yen coins do collectors actually own? See the 2026 rarity & ownership report →

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the 5 Yen minted?
The 5 Yen was minted by Japan from 1948 to the present day.
1951 5 Yen
16 collectors
  • 1974 5 Yen
    1974 5 Yen
    15 collectors
  • 1950 5 Yen
    1950 5 Yen
    14 collectors
  • 1972 5 Yen
    1972 5 Yen
    14 collectors

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