500 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Football World Championship in France 1998

North Korea

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 40 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #511

Numista: #271070

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $88.22

Obverse

Description:

Heraldic emblem

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

1oz 999

1996

Translation:

Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

1oz 999

1996

Script: Hangul

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

Player with Eiffel Tower behind.

Inscription:

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF FOOTBALL FRANCE 1998

500 WON

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	10,000	Proof

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