Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki

500 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1994 Olympic Games

North Korea

Context

Year: 1993

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 27 g

Silver weight: 26.97 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #61

Numista: #453540

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $78.13

Obverse

Description:

The national emblem of North Korea.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

999 27g D.P.R. OF KOREA 1993

Translation:

Democratic People's Republic of Korea Central Bank

999 27g D.P.R. OF KOREA 1993

Languages: English, Korean

Reverse

Description:

Two-man bobsleigh.

Inscription:

OLYMPIC GAMES 1994

500

WON

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1993	—	1,000	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from North Korea

500 Won

1993