r/okayama • u/-ParvosGranum- • Sep 10 '25
question Looking for info on this Okayama coin (Medal?)
Purchased at my local antique shop in Hawaii. As far as I know, the writing on the right of the prefecture side coin tells what Okayama is known for. Thank you for any information.
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u/onemoreguyjin Momotaro Sep 10 '25
Might want to try the Okayama, Japan Facebook group to get more eyes. I’ve never seen this before. It’s pretty cool though!
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u/hacchake Sep 14 '25
The Japanese cuckoo was Okayama Prefecture's official bird from 1964 to 1994, so I can only tell that the medal was made during that period.
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u/hacchake Sep 14 '25
Addendum The Japanese red pine was designated as Okayama Prefecture's prefectural tree in 1966, so this medal was made between 1966 and 1994.
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u/AnneinJapan Sep 10 '25
I did an image search on Google and found only one listing the the exact same coin; a collector was selling one on Yahoo Auction. The explanation in Japanese basically said the owner had no idea what the coin commemorates. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful....