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500 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Fauna of Asia Series

North Korea

Context

Year: 1995

Issuer: North Korea

Issuing organization: Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 20,000

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: #80

Numista: #403319

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $88.87

Obverse

Description:

National Arms of North Korea with date.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국

1oz 999

1995

Translation:

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

1oz 999

1995

Script: Hangul

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

Colored Falcated Ducks, date above, denomination below.

Inscription:

FAUNA OF ASIA 1995

500 WON

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1995	—	20,000	Proof

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