1 Won Nobel prize in Medicine; Copper-nickel
2001 year| Copper-nickel | 17 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 1 Won 1 KPW = USD 0.0011 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#88545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lab beacker divides half-leght figures facing each other
Lettering:
FIRST NOBEL PRIZE IN MEDICINE
1901 - 2001
EMIL ADOLF VON BEHRING
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Dr. Kim Dae-jung in 2001. Dr. Kim Dae-jung was a South Korean physician and researcher who was recognized for his contributions to the discovery of the antiviral drug, lamivudine, which is used to treat HIV and hepatitis B. The coin features an image of Dr. Kim Dae-jung on one side and the Nobel Prize medal on the other. It is made of copper-nickel and weighs 17 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Won (Nobel prize in Medicine; Copper-nickel) 2001 coin.
