10 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Birds of Korea

North Korea

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 40.2 mm

Weight: 30.8 g

Silver weight: 30.77 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #223

Numista: #227984

Value

Exchange value: 10 KPW

Bullion value: $89.25

Obverse

Description:

National Coat of Arms, dated below.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화곡중앙은행

1 oz 999

주체 88

1999

Translation:

Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

1 oz 999

Juche 88

1999

Script: Hangul

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

Black grouse on ground.

Inscription:

BIRDS OF KOREA

10

WON

LYRURUS TETRIX

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	—	Proof

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