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1 Yen - Meiji (small type) 20-45
🇯🇵 Japan · 1 Yen - Meiji (small type) 20-45 · 1870–2025
| Weight | 26.96 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | Y# A25.3, JNDA# 01-10A, JC# 09-10-2 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-JPN-205 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1887 Japan 1 Yen - Meiji (small type) 20-45 made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 26.96 g.
What is the melt value of a 1887 Japan 1 Yen - Meiji (small type) 20-45?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1887 Japan 1 Yen - Meiji (small type) 20-45 a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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