Durandal

500 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Endangered World Wildlife Series

North Korea

Context

Year: 1990

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 27.01 g

Silver weight: 26.98 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #41

Numista: #59042

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $77.19

Obverse

Description:

National flag.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

999 27g D.P.R. OF KOREA 1990

Translation:

Democratic People's Republic of Korea Central Bank

999 27g D.P.R. OF KOREA 1990

Languages: Korean, English

Reverse

Description:

Two unidentified birds.

Inscription:

ENDANGERED WORLD WILDLIFE

500 WON

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1990	—	10,000

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