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1 Won Lyrurus Tetrix
1999 year| Aluminium | 6.7 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1 Won (1 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#330549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lyrurus Tetrix, bird on ground
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BIRDS OF KOREA
1
WON
LYRURUS TETRIX
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1999 North Korean 1 Won coin featuring the Lyrurus Tetrix (Eurasian Woodcock) is unique in that it has a distinctive shape, unlike most coins which are circular. It is shaped like a hexagon, giving it a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins.
