Japan. 2025-Dated Mint Sets Include Commemorative Coins Highlighting EXPO 25

This year Japan and in particular, the city of Osaka will welcome visitors from around the World from the 13^th April until the 13^th October. It is the third time Japan will have hosted these international events, the two previous being Expo 1970 also in Osaka and Expo 2005 in Aichi. 

The EXPO venue is located in Yumeshima, an artificial island of 155 hectares on the waterfront in Osaka and is scheduled to be completed in April 2025. Centred around eight key themes, a variety of thematic projects are planned within the Expo, each located in their own signature pavilions. To date, 153 countries / territories have confirmed their participation in EXPO 25 and the organisers are expecting more than 28 million visitors during the six-month event.

This is a special coin set including six brilliant uncirculated coins of Japan as well as an Expo 2025 Osaka 500 Yen bi-metallic clad commemorative coin. Aside from the commemorative coin, the set consists of the six currently circulating coins from an additional 500 yen bi-metallic clad coin, a 100 yen cupronickel coin, a 50 yen cupronickel coin, a 10 yen bronze coin, a 5 yen brass coin and a 1 yen aluminium coin.

The obverse side of the commemorative 500 yen coin features an image of the EXPO’s mascot, Myaku-Myaku which is described as a shape-shifting monster. The standing motif is off-centre to the left and includes Japanese characters denoting the denomination and issuer to the lower right. The reverse side includes elements of the mascot’s shape centred along with the logo of the EXPO25 shown in western lettering. The commemorative text ２０２５年日本国際博覧会 is placed along the upper rim above the primary design. The denomination 500 YEN is placed along the lower left rim and the Imperial date of year 7 of the era of Reiwa – regnal name of HIM Emperor Naruhito shown on the lower right edge. 

All coins are struck to a BU quality and are presented in a plastic case with a card slide protective outer sleeve. A separate presentation folder of the EXPO25 Osaka 500 yen coin is also available. For additional information, please visit the website of the Mint of Japan.