The 50,000 yen coin is a denomination of the

Japanese yen The is the official currency of Japan. It is the third-most traded currency in the foreign exchange market, after the United States dollar (US$) and the euro. It is also widely used as a third reserve currency after the US dollar and the ...

. Only one coin was ever issued for this denomination which commemorated the

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of Crown Prince Naruhito to

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. These coins did not circulate, and were made in uncirculated and

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format for collectors by the

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Commemorative

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Commemorative coins issued
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