60Sicily.
Syracuse.
Dekadrachm 400-390 BC
Estimate: 30.000 CHF

137Epeiros.
Ambrakia.
Stater 480-456 BC
Estimate: 25.000 CHF

150Athens.
Dekadrachme 469/5-460 BC
Estimate: 200.000 CHF

180Mysia.
Lampsakos.
Stater 350 BC
Estimate: 35.000 CHF

301Roman Republican.
Brutus.
EID MAR Denarius 42 BC
Estimate: 250.000 CHF

497Roman Imperial.
Constantine I.
Solidus 324
Estimate: 10.000 CHF

569Umayyads.
Ibrhaim ibn al-Walid.
Dinar 744/5
Estimate: 7.500 CHF

576Austria.
Karl VI.
Pattern Poltura 1721
Estimate: 1.500 CHF

593England.
Edward III.
Noble d'Or 1363-69
Estimate: 3.500 CHF

649Hessee.
Wilhelm I.
Piefort Pilgergroschen 1492
Estimate: 35.000 CHF
Archive: People and Markets

Osaka 2025 World Expo Commemorated with Silver Coin

In anticipation of the upcoming World Expo in Osaka, Japan, from April 13th to October 13th, 2025, the Japanese Ministry of Finance has unveiled the first of a series of commemorative coins to honor this event. Designed to capture the essence and significance of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, the newly released 1,000 Yen silver coin stands as a testament to innovation, culture, and global connectivity.

Osaka hosts Expo 2025 and Japan honors this event with the issuing of commemorative coins. Photo: Japan Mint. Background: Luca Florio / CC BY-SA 2.0.

Osaka hosts Expo 2025 and Japan honors this event with the issuing of commemorative coins. Photo: Japan Mint. Background: Luca Florio / CC BY-SA 2.0.

As the world awaits the opening of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, this commemorative silver coin serves as a tangible symbol of anticipation and excitement. With its design, the coin not only commemorates a historic event but also celebrates the spirit of unity, innovation, and cultural exchange that lies at the heart of the World Expo movement.

Japan / 1,000 Yen / Silver 0.999 / 1 oz / 40 mm / Mintage: 50,000. Photo: Japan Mint.

Japan / 1,000 Yen / Silver 0.999 / 1 oz / 40 mm / Mintage: 50,000. Photo: Japan Mint.

The obverse side of the coin proudly showcases the iconic logo of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, crafted with iridescent color shining technology. Accompanying this symbol is a panoramic view of the Expo site situated on Yumeshima Island, Osaka, offering a glimpse into the grandeur and excitement that awaits visitors from across the globe.

The reverse showcases the Expo 2025 logo, albeit with a different coloring, accompanied by the inscription “1000 YEN 2025” and Japanese characters. This side serves as a timeless reminder of the significance of Expo 2025 and its enduring legacy.

The coin in its packaging. Photo: Japan Mint.

The coin in its packaging. Photo: Japan Mint.

The commemorative coin can be ordered from the Japan Mint by post. The price of the coin is listed at 13’800 Yen (currently US$ 92).

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