10 Chon (Specimen) 1959 front 10 Chon (Specimen) 1959 back
10 Chon (Specimen) 1959 photo
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10 Chon Specimen

1959 year
Aluminium - 20 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1959
Value
10 Chon (0.10&nbspKPW)
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Aluminium
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15626
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Denomination divide the word "Specimen"

Script: Hangul

Lettering:
견 10 본

Translation:
Specimen
10 Chon

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Chon (Specimen) 1959 from North Korea made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It is believed to have been minted as a trial or sample coin, and its exact origin and purpose are not well documented. This lack of information adds to the coin's mystique and makes it a fascinating piece for collectors and numismatists to study and discuss.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1959  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Chon (Specimen) 1959 coin.