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500 Won (F.A.O.) – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50 Years of the F.A.O

North Korea

Context

Year: 1995

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 17 g

Silver weight: 16.98 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #146

Numista: #87293

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $48.58

Obverse

Description:

National Coat of Arms with date.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

999 17g

1995

Translation:

Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

999 17g

1995

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

F.A.O. logo, date, value.

Inscription:

FOOD FOR ALL

1945-1995

500 WON

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1995	—	5,000

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