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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

Material

Diameter: 40 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #421

Numista: #159360

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $88.87

Obverse

Description:

National Coat of Arms with stylized wreath, date beneath.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

1OZ 999

1996

Translation:

Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

1OZ 999

1996

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

Giant panda and tiger, facing opposite sides (image flips). Date on right, denomination below.

Inscription:

FAUNA OF ASIA 1996

500 Won

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	—	Proof

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