1 Won, North Korea

1 Won, North Korea, 1987 obverse image1 Won, North Korea, 1987 reverse image
1 Won coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    North Korea flagNorth Korea
  • Years of Minting:
    1987
  • Period:
    Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
1 Won Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.95-$69.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Won Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The central library, The Grand Peoples Study House, Pyongyang

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

National Coat of Arms, denomination below, date bottom

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Won Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행 1 원 1987

Reverse:

인민대학습당

1 Won Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

1 Won sizes
  • Weight:2.32 g
  • Diameter:27 mm
  • Thickness:1.79 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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