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500 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Fauna of Asia

North Korea

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 39 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #91

Numista: #159357

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $89.57

Obverse

Description:

National Coat of Arms with stylized wreath, date beneath.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

1 OZ 999

1996

Translation:

Democratic People's Republic of Korea Central Bank

1 OZ 999

1996

Languages: English, Korean

Reverse

Description:

Giant panda eating bamboo.

Inscription:

FAUNA OF ASIA 1996

500 WON

Edge

Reeded/grained

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	5,000	Proof

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