500 Won Amerigo Vespucci, North Korea

Main information

Country:
North Korea
Years of Minting:
1989
Period:
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Edge:
Plain
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
n/a

$1.29-$21.30

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

Reverse

Description:

North and South America (left), bust of Vespucci (right)

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

National arms

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

Obverse:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행 999 27g D.P.R. OF KOREA 1989

Reverse:

AMERICA IS KNOWN BY HIS NAME 500 WON AMERIGO VESPUCCI

Composition

Silver (.999)

Size

Weight:27 g
Diameter:35 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Plain

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500 Won Amerigo Vespucci, North Korea

Main information

Reference Price

$1.29-$21.30

Coin Design

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Obverse

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Edge

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