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500 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1990 World Cup, Italy

North Korea

Context

Year: 1988

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 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: #24

Numista: #78650

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $77.76

Obverse

Description:

National emblem, date, D.P.R. Korea.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

슨도99,9 27G

1988

D.P.R. OF KOREA

Translation:

DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA CENTRAL BANK

SUN DO 99.9 27G

1988

D.P.R. OF KOREA

Languages: English, Korean

Reverse

Description:

Athlete in soccer

Inscription:

FOOTBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

ITALY 1990

500 WON

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1988	—	10,000	Proof

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