The 500 yen coin (五百円硬貨, Gohyaku-en kōka?) is the largest coin denomination of the Japanese yen. Depending on fluctuations in exchange rates it is often the highest valued regularly used coin in the world. As of August 27, 2012, it is valued at US$6.35, €5.07, £4.01, C$6.29, CHF6.09, A$6.12 and NZ$7.84. As of August 27, 2012, the United Kingdom's largest coin (£2 coin) is worth ¥249, the Swiss 5 franc coin is worth ¥410, the Cook Islands $5 coin is worth ¥319 and the Latvian 2 lati is worth ¥283.
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