500 Yen - Heisei (2000 - 2015)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Yen |
| Catalog Number | Y# 125 |
| Weight (g) | 7 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Nickel-Brass |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.22 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Calendar | Japanese (Heisei) |
Obverse
Lettering:
日本国
五百円
日本国
五百円
Reverse
Lettering:
500
平成十九年
500
平成十九年
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (2000) | 595,743,000 | Common | |
| 13 (2001) | 607,803,000 | Common | |
| 14 (2002) | 504,419,000 | Common | |
| 15 (2003) | 438,130,000 | Common | |
| 16 (2004) | 356,623,000 | Common | |
| 17 (2005) | 334,762,000 | Common | |
| 18 (2006) | 381,346,000 | Common | |
| 19 (2007) | 401,701,200 | Common | |
| 20 (2008) | 432,811,000 | Common | |
| 21 (2009) | 343,003,000 | Common | |
| 22 (2010) | 407,000,000 | Common | |
| 23 (2011) | 302,000,000 | Common | |
| 24 (2012) | 260,000,000 | Common | |
| 25 (2013) | 167,013,000 | Common | |
| 26 (2014) | 167,013,000 | Common | |
| 27 (2015) | Common |