Bamboo 1 Yen Japan Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (Prosperity) (Purity) (Innocence) (Lucky Bamboo)

Bamboo 1 Yen Japan Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (Prosperity) (Purity) (Innocence) Obverse: 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 Reverse: Big value within two inner circles, date below Lettering: 1 平 成 四 年 Translation: Year 4 of Heisei Features Issuer Japan Emperor Heisei (1989-2019) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1-31 (1989-2019) Calendar Japanese - Heisei era Value 1 Yen 1 JPY = USD 0.0088 Currency Yen (1871-date) Composition Aluminium (100% Aluminium) Weight 1 g Diameter 20 mm Thickness 1.2 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Number N# 983 References Y# 95, JNDA# 02-13, Schön# 72 Bamboo and Japanese Culture By Namiko Abe Updated on February 13, 2019 The Japanese word for "bamboo" is "take". Bamboo in Japanese Culture Bamboo is a very strong plant. Because of its sturdy root structure, it is a symbol of prosperity in Japan. For years, people wer