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1000 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 40 Years of the D.P.R.K.

Context

Year: 1988

Issuer: North Korea

Issuing organization: Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Period:

(since 1948)

Currency:

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Weight: 31.13 g

Gold weight: 31.13 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.99% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #31

Numista: #430849

Value

Exchange value: 1000 KPW

Bullion value: $4895.08

Obverse

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국창건

1998

40돐

Translation:

Democratic People's Republic of Korea Founding

1998

40th Anniversary

Script: Hangul

Language: Korean

Reverse

Inscription:

1000원

FINE GOLD 1 OZ. 999.9

Translation:

One thousand won
FINE GOLD 1 OZ. 999.9

Scripts: Hangul, Latin

Languages: English, Korean

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Pugang Coins Corp	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1988	—	—	Proof

✨ Legendary