North Korea 50 Chon, 1978
Peoples Republic
Information
Country
North Korea
North Korea
Currency
Second Won
(1959 – 2009)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Chon
Year
1978
Ruler
Democratic People's Republic
(1948–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.01
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Chon from North Korea. Issued in 1978. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.01 g.
- Obverse
- National Coat of Arms, denomination below (Central Bank of theDemocratic People's Republic of Korea 50 Chon)
- Reverse
- The Chollima Statue on Mansu Hill in Pyongyang within radiant sun, year below (Specimen)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 (2010) | — | Minted in 2010 | 94% | |
| 1978 | — | Proof | 6% |
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