North Korea 500 Won Barcelona Olympics-Discus Thrower, 1989
Information
Country
North Korea
North Korea
Currency
Second Won
(1959 – 2009)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Won Barcelona Olympics-Discus Thrower
Year
1989
Ruler
Democratic People's Republic
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
35
Thickness (mm)
3
Description
500 Won Barcelona Olympics-Discus Thrower from North Korea. Issued in 1989. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 35 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- National crest and date (Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
- Reverse
- Naked man throwing a discus
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 10K | € 36,00 | Proof |
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