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500 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Prehistoric Animals - Brontosaurus

North Korea

Context

Years: 1993–1995

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 40.3 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #62

Numista: #151693

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $89.57

Obverse

Description:

Nation Emblem, date beneath.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민궁화국중앙은행

1 OZ 999

1993

Translation:

Democratic People's Republic of Korea Central Bank

1 OZ 999

1993

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

Two brontosauruses before trees and stylized mountains.

Inscription:

PREHISTORIC ANIMALS • BRONTOSAURUS •

500 WON

Edge

Reeded with regular spacing

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1993	—	—
1993	—	—	Proof
1995	—	—	Proof

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500 Won

1993