Princess Diana memorial coin on sale in Japan

Princess Diana memorial coin on sale in Japan

The sale of coins commemorating Britain's late Princess Diana starts in Japan on Jan. 9. Minted by the British government, the 5 pound coin is made of nickel, features side facial profiles of Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II on alternate side. The coin comes with a holder featuring a photograph of the princess smiling. A set of the coin in the holder is priced at 3,500 yen.

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  • ILEA001078152
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  • 1999/1/09 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 1999 Kyodo News
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