2024 Japan World Natural Heritage Site BU Coin Set

In 2021, Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, the Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island, were registered jointly as a World Natural Heritage Site due to their importance for biodiversity conservation. This area is Japan's fifth such site and this official collector set from the Japan Mint celebrates the region and the honour.

Of the 30,000 sets to be released, the Japan Mint has declared a staggering 192 sets to be sold outside of Japan.

Comprising all 6 of Japan's 2024 circulating coins, in BU condition, the set is also highlighted by a special one-year-only commemorative medal struck in 7.5 grams red-brass. The medal depicts four endemic critters on one side, and the World Heritage silhouetted animal design on the other.

Each set is housed in a special presentation card that opens out to display beautiful photos of this region and the unique and endangered animal species that live there.

Highlights:

• Contains Six Japanese legal tender coins issued in 2024 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition (a 500 yen nickel-brass coin, a 100 yen cupronickel coin, a 50 yen cupronickel coin, a 10 yen bronze coin, a 5 yen brass coin and a 1 yen aluminium coin)
• A red brass medal (Diameter: 27mm, Weight: Approx. 7.5 g)
• Special deluxe wallet packaging, featuring Heritage sites and special animals.
• Only 192 sets issued outside of Japan.