Last Coin of the Samurai era. Beautifully designed Japanese rectangular coin is 12K-18K electrum (alloy of gold and silver) minted at the end of Samurai era. The single flowing script is the guarantee mark assuring fineness. The reverse depicts an artistic flower design representing the mon (family crest) and denomination. It took four of these nisshu-kin to equal the larger denomination, Nibu-kin.
Why a rectangular coin? More efficient and no waste! Japan is the only culture to circulate rectangular coins.
Product description:
- Denomination: Nibu Kin (one unit of gold)
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Mint: Kinza
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Date: 1868-1869
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Obverse: Mintmark guarantee
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Reverse: Translates to family crest (mon) and denomination (one unit of gold (10-18K gold)
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Setting: Handcrafted in 18K gold. Neck piece sold separately
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Dimensions: 21mm x 13mm
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included.
SKU: T91028
