1 Won Orca
2001 year| Aluminium | 5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of the DPRK |
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 1 Won (1 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#356350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Orca surfacing near people in boat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHWERTWAL
2001
Translation: Killer Whale (Orca)
Interesting fact
The 1 Won (Orca) 2001 coin from North Korea features an image of an orca whale on its obverse side, which is a unique design choice for a coin.
