1 Won (Specimen) 1987 front 1 Won (Specimen) 1987 back
1 Won (Specimen) 1987 photo
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1 Won Specimen

1987 year
Aluminium 2 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1987
Value
1 Won (1&nbspKPW)
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
2 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15629
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

The central library, The Grand People's Study House, Pyongyang

Script: Hangul

Lettering: 인민대학습당

Translation: The Grand People's Study House

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Won (Specimen) 1987 coin from North Korea is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1987 as a sample coin for the potential introduction of a new currency. It was never officially released into circulation, and only a small number of specimen coins were produced. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable and rare addition to any collection.