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½ Chon Giraffe
2002 year| Aluminium | 2.16 g | 27.02 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | ½ Chon (0.005 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Diameter | 27.02 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Two Giraffes
Script: Hangul
Lettering: ½ 전
Translation: ½ Chon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Chon (Giraffe) coin from North Korea features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a giraffe, while the reverse side features the National Emblem of North Korea. This coin is interesting because it is one of the few coins issued by North Korea that features a non-political theme, and it is also one of the lightest coins ever produced by the country, weighing only 2.16 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Chon (Giraffe) 2002 coin.
