JAPAN 1000 Yen 2012 Silver Proof 47 Prefectures Okinawa Shuri Castle & Kumiodori

Description

1 Oz colored silver proof coin in case.
silver proof colorized 1000 yen coin by Japan Mint, from Japan 47 prefectures series.
(Obverse design: Shuri Castle and Kumiodori (traditional Okinawan musical theatre))
State Hall in Shuri Castle is known as the largest wooden building in Okinawa and restored to its original state in 1992. Kumiodori, literally meaning combination dance, is traditional Okinawan musical theatre which composes of words, music, movements and dances. Okinawa was an independent country called Ryukyu Kingdom in the old days and developed its unique culture. Site of Shuri Castle, built in the end of 14th century, was registered in the UNESCO world heritage in December 2000 and Kumiodori, premiered in 1719, also was registered in the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in November 2010.
To mark the 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law, the Japan Mint launched "Japan 47 Prefectures Coin Program" in 2008. In this program, will be issued silver colorized coins of 47 prefectures in Japan for several years (an 8-year series). Obverse is each prefecture's own design.
Common reverse design of 1000 yen silver coin: Snow Crystals, Moon and Cherry Blossoms.
Capital City: Naha
Population in 2011 (thousands): 1,401
Area (square km): 2,276
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