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5 Won
– North Korea
Non-circulating coins
North Korea
Context
Year:
2001
Issuer:
North Korea
Issuing organization:
Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Period:
Democratic People's Republic
(since 1948)
Currency:
Second Won
(1959—2009)
Material
Diameter:
35 mm
Weight:
15 g
Silver weight:
14.99 g
Thickness:
2 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
99.9%
Silver
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
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REVERSE ↑
References
Numista:
#535226
Value
Exchange value:
5 KPW
Bullion value:
$42.60
Obverse
Description:
National Coat of Arms with denomination.
Inscription:
조선민주주의인민공화국
999 15g
5 WON
Script:
Hangul
Reverse
Description:
Giant toothed whale.
Inscription:
PHYSETER MACROCEPHALIS
2001
POTTWAL
Script:
Latin
Edge
Plain
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
2001
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Proof
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