FREE ENTRY / Japan Mint - The International Coin Design Competition 2026

With the aim of raising awareness among students who will lead the future of coin design, the Japan Mint is hosting the International Coin Design Competition (ICDC) 2026, inviting participation from students both in Japan and abroad.

Any student who is registered at any school and was born on or after 31 August 1996 is qualified to enter and submission of a coin design (the obverse and reverse sides) is required.

The best designs will be awarded with monetary prizes, plaques, certificates and more. The Grand Award is 100,000 yen.

Each entrant may adopt whatever theme he/she wishes for his/her work. Works for entry must be unpublished and original.