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5 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Korean war

North Korea

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 9.25 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Brass

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #276337

Value

Exchange value: 5 KPW

Obverse

Description:

National coat of arms

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

주체 86

(1997)

Translation:

Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Juche 86
(1997)

Script: Hangul

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

Soldier observes bridge under fire.

Inscription:

抗美援朝

保家卫国

5 won

Translation:

Resist America, Aid Korea;

Protect Our Homes, Defend Our Country;

5 won

Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin

Language: Chinese

Edge

Reeded and plain sections

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1997	—	—	Proof

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