Japan | |
| Value | +1⁄50 Japanese yen |
|---|---|
| Mass | 14.26 g |
| Diameter | 31.8 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Shape | Circular |
| Composition | 98% Copper 2% Tin and Zinc[1] |
| Years of minting | 1873–1884 1892[a] |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Dragon figure surrounded by legend.[b] |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Emblem of the Imperial family. |
The 2 sen coin (二銭硬貨) was a Japanese coin worth one-fiftieth of a Japanese yen, as 100 sen equalled 1 yen.[5] Two sen coins were minted during the Meiji period, and are made from nearly pure copper. Priority was initially given to silver coins when the new yen currency system was adopted in 1871 as copper coins could not be produced yet. Aside from a design change and a two year lapse, two sen coins were made from 1873 to 1884.[c] The two sen coin was then discontinued and eventually demonetized in the mid-20th century. These coins are now sought after as collectors items which bring premium amounts depending on the date and condition.
- ^ "2銭銅貨". www.buntetsu.net (in Japanese). Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Japan: Meiji gold Proof 10 Yen Year 4 (1871) PR66 Cameo". Heritage Auctions. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "Japan 1/2 Sen Y# 16.2 Yr.25(1892) None struck for circulation". Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ "Coin Term Glossary". United States Mint. 3 June 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ John Crowdy (1873). "The British Almanac". Stationers' Company. pp. 112–113. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
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