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500 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Olympic Games

North Korea

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetization: 30 November 2009

Material

Diameter: 39 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Thickness: 2.48 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Coloured

References

Numista: #329103

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $88.87

Obverse

Description:

National emblem with date beneath.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

1oz⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀999

FROM ATLANTA TO SYDNEY

Translation:

Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

1oz 999

FROM ATLANTA TO SYDNEY

Script: Hangul

Languages: English, Korean

Reverse

Description:

Sydney Opera House, denomination below.

Inscription:

OLYMPIC

1996 GAMES 2000

500 WON

FROM ATLANTA TO SYDNEY

1996

Translation:

OLYMPIC

1996 GAMES 2000

500 WON

FROM ATLANTA TO SYDNEY

1996

Script: Latin

Language: English

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	—

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