Coins with a denomination of “100” are issued by various countries in different currencies and can have varying values and characteristics.
Here are a few examples:
- Japan: The 100 yen coin is a common denomination in Japan. It is the second-highest denomination coin in Japan after the 500 yen coin. The 100 yen coin has a circular shape with a diameter of 22.6 mm and a mass of 4.8 g. Its composition is 75% copper and 25% nickel. It has been minted since December 11, 1957. The current design features Sakura blossoms on the obverse and “100” in Arabic numerals on the reverse.
- Mexico: Mexico has issued commemorative 100 pesos coins, such as those commemorating the 180th Anniversary of the Consolidation of the Mexican Republic States into a Federation, the 400th Anniversary of the First Edition of “Don Quixote de la Mancha”, the 80th Anniversary of the Foundation of Banco de México, the 470th Anniversary of the Mexican Mint, and the 100th Anniversary of the Monetary Reform of 1905. These coins have a diameter of 39.0 mm and weigh 33.967 grams. They have an interrupted milled edge and are composed of a sterling silver central part and a brass-aluminum peripheral ring.
- United States: While a general circulation 100 dollar coin doesn’t currently exist in the US, the US Mint has produced $100 denomination coins as part of the American Platinum Eagle bullion coin series since 1997. There was a proposed US $100 coin called the “Union” in the 1800s, but it was canceled before any were minted. US 90% silver coins (dimes, quarters, half dollars) were last released in 1964 and are now traded based on their intrinsic silver content.
In addition to individual coins, there are also products available for collectors that include collections of 100 coins from around the world. These collections can include coins in various conditions and from different countries.
Does a $100 coin exist?
The $100 denomination has been produced by the US Mint since 1997 in the form of the American Platinum Eagle bullion coin. The bullion American Liberty union of 2015, 2019, and 2021 as well as the proof American Liberty 225th Anniversary union of 2017 were struck in 24 karat gold.
Do banks accept 100 coins?
From my experience, However, these commemorative and bullion coins will not officially enter general circulation, which means that banks and businesses are not required to accept them.