One (1) 10 yen coin
Japan, 1954
Obverse Image: Phoenix Hall (Hōōdō Temple, Byōdō-in) in center with Country name on top and value below.
Obverse Text: Romanization: NIHON / JU / EN (Translation: Japan, 10 Yen)
Reverse Image: Denomination with foliage wreath surrounding.
Reverse Text: Romanization: 10 / SHOWA / NI / JU / KYU / NEN (Translation: 10, Showa year 29).
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