Gold Coins

This type was struck during the Taisho era(1912-1926) in considerable numbers but remains scarce today with some dates rare. 

World's Best Gold Coin of 1993

Two cranes and waves of water 

Phoenix, paulownia, birch, chrysanthemum, tachibana, and cherry blossoms

Phoenix and auspicious clouds and the Imperial Palace Nijubashi chrysanthemum crest