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1 Won Trans-Atlantic Sail Steamship Helena Sloman
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 = USD 0.0011 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#60126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trans-Atlantic Sail Steamship Helena Sloman
Lettering:
HELENA SLOMAN
2003
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Trans-Atlantic Sail Steamship Helena Sloman, featured on the 1 Won non-circulating coin from North Korea, is a rare and unique coin that showcases the country's maritime history and its connection to the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The coin's design highlights the ship's significance in the 19th century, particularly its role in transporting enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean. The fact that this coin was minted in 2003, over a century after the ship's maiden voyage, speaks to the enduring impact of this period in history and the importance of remembering and honoring the past.
