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500 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1996 Olympic Games

North Korea

Context

Year: 1995

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 3,000

Material

Diameter: 40 mm

Weight: 31.11 g

Silver weight: 31.08 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #67

Numista: #87405

Value

Exchange value: 500 KPW

Bullion value: $88.25

Obverse

Description:

National emblem and year

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

1oz 999

1995

Translation:

Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

1oz 999

1995

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

Four female runners competing.

Inscription:

OLYMPIC GAMES ATLANTA 1996

500 WON

Edge

Reeded but with 6 pairs of smooth sections

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1995	—	3,000	Proof

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500 Won

1995