1996 Japan 500 Yen – H8 – JNDA 02-1 – PCGS PR66DCAM
A scarce and attractive 1996 (Heisei 8) Japan 500 Yen proof featuring the JNDA 02-1 variety and graded PR66DCAM by PCGS. This impressive proof displays strong deep cameo contrast, crisp design details, and excellent overall preservation.
The 500 Yen is Japan’s highest-denomination circulating coin and features the distinctive paulownia (kiri) design, a traditional Japanese symbol associated with the Imperial household and national heritage.
- Country: Japan
- Year: 1996 (H8 / Heisei 8)
- Denomination: 500 Yen
- Variety: JNDA 02-1
- Grade: PCGS PR66DCAM
- Population: 2
- Population Higher: 40
- Region: Japan
With a reported population of only 2 coins and 40 graded higher, this is a notably scarce proof example. A desirable addition for collectors specializing in Japanese proof coinage, JNDA varieties, and PCGS Registry Sets.
