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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
1 Won White-bellied woodpecker
2001 year| Brass | 28.11 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 1 Won (1 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 28.11 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#356726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
White-bellied woodpecker
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BIRDS OF KOREA • DRYOCOPUS JAVENSIS
• • • • • • • • • • •
Translation: White-bellied woodpecker
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare bird species, the White-bellied woodpecker, which is native to North Korea and other parts of East Asia. The coin's design highlights the bird's distinctive white belly and red cap, making it a unique and fascinating collector's item for bird enthusiasts and coin collectors alike.
