North Korea 500 Won, 2008
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Information
Country
North Korea
North Korea
Currency
Second Won
(1959 – 2009)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Won
Year
2008
Ruler
Democratic People's Republic
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12
Diameter (mm)
38
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Won from North Korea. Issued in 2008. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 38 mm and weighs 12 g.
- Obverse
- East gate of Pyeongyang, Denomination below (Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
- Reverse
- Two rats having a snack surrounded by the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals with their corresponding character, date below (Rat Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5K |
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