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1 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 mm

Weight: 6.7 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Aluminium

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #180

Numista: #330549

Value

Exchange value: 1 KPW

Obverse

Description:

National Coat of Arms, dated below.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화곡중앙은행

주체 88

1999

Translation:

Democratic People's Republic of Korea Central Bank

Juche 88

1999

Script: Hangul

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

Black grouse on ground.

Inscription:

BIRDS OF KOREA

1

WON

LYRURUS TETRIX

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	—	Proof

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