(1)Japan to issue World Cup commemorative coins next spring

(1)Japan to issue World Cup commemorative coins next spring

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows 10,000-yen gold coin to be issued by the Finance Ministry next spring for the 2002 World Cup soccer finals to be co-hosted by Japan and South Korea. The 10,000-yen gold coin, weighing 15.6 grams and 26 millimeters in diameter, will feature two soccer players on the head of the coin and the emblem for the event along with a cherry blossom, soccer ball and a rainbow on the back.

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  • ILEA001085808
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  • 2001/8/28 00:00:00
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  • 2001 Kyodo News
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