500 Won Year of the Rat, North Korea

500 Won Year of the Rat, North Korea, 2008 obverse image500 Won Year of the Rat, North Korea, 2008 reverse image
500 Won Year of the Rat coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    North Korea flagNorth Korea
  • Years of Minting:
    2008
  • Period:
    Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
500 Won Year of the Rat Reference Price

Reference Price

$32.99

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

500 Won Year of the Rat Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Two rats having a snack surrounded by the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals with their corresponding character, date below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

East gate of Pyeongyang, Denomination below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

500 Won Year of the Rat Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행 12g Ag999 500 WON

Reverse:

鼠 子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥 2008

500 Won Year of the Rat Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.999)

Size

500 Won Year of the Rat sizes
  • Weight:12 g
  • Diameter:38 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth

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