North Korea 500 Won, 1996
Giant Panda
Information
Country
North Korea
North Korea
Currency
Second Won
(1959 – 2009)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Won
Year
1996
Ruler
Democratic People's Republic
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
31.1035
Diameter (mm)
39
Description
500 Won from North Korea. Issued in 1996. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 39 mm and weighs 31.1 g.
- Obverse
- National Coat of Arms flanked with stylized wreath, date below (Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
- Reverse
- Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) eating bamboo, date right, denomination below
- Edge
- Reeded/grained
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5K | Proof |
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