Artefacts

Tokyo 2020, 10000 yen. Japan. Victory (statue of Nomi no Sukune), Glory (statue of Greek goddess) and Shin-gi-tai.

Obverse

Statue of Nomi no Sukune and of a Greek goddess and kanjis meaning "Shin-gi-tai". Caption in Japanese "Japan / 10000 yen".

Reverse

Games' emblem and caption "Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games / 1st year of the Reiwa period / 1000 yen".

Created

Created: The Japanese Mint Created: Asao TOKORO

Materials

wood, gold

Colors

brown, gold

Dimension

ø 26 mm, 15.6 g

Type of item

Coins -> olympic coins

Reference number

236828

Edge

Helical ridges.

Mintmark/Mintage

Uncirculated. / 40'000 pieces.

Keywords

Tokyo 2020, Olympic Games Japan Tradition victory emblem Grecian Divinities

Notes

Tokyo 2020, 10,000 yen. Japan. Victory (statue of Nomi-no-Sukune), Glory (statue of a Greek goddess) and Shin-gi-tai. This commemorative coin recalls the legend of Nomi-no-Sukune. Emperor Suinin is said to have brought together two heroes, Taima-no-Kuehaya and Nomi-no-Sukune, to see which of them was stronger. Sukune won by breaking his opponent’s ribs with one kick and his back with another. Sukune is thus regarded as the human creator of sumo. Shin-gi-tai is a fundamental notion of martial arts meaning spirit, technique and physical strength. Donated by the OCOG