500 yen coin (commemorative)
| Value | 500 Japanese yen |
|---|---|
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition | Varies by issue |
| Years of minting | 1985–2020 |
| Catalog number | - |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Varies by year |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Varies by year |
The 500 yen coin (五百円硬貨, Gohyaku-en kōka) is a denomination of the Japanese yen. In addition to being used as circulating currency, this denomination has also been used to make commemorative coins struck by the Japan Mint. These coins are intended for collectors only and were never issued for circulation.