© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1 Won Saxonia Locomotive
2003 year| Brass | 25 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 1 Won (1 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#180506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saxonia Locomotive, bridge behind
Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE RAILWAYS
SAXONIA
2003
Edge
Plain
Comment
The SAXONIA locomotive of the Leipzig-Dresdner Eisenbahn-Compagnie was Germany's first steam locomotive. (Source: www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
The 1 Won (Saxonia Locomotive) coin from North Korea features an image of a steam locomotive, which is a rare and unique design element for a coin.
