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10 Won Alhambra
2009 year| Gold | 0.50 g | - |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 10 Won |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#276367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A view of the Alhambra with its name at the top and the date at the bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALHAMBRA
2009
Interesting fact
The 10 Won (Alhambra) 2009 gold coin from North Korea features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage, with an image of the Alhambra, a medieval Islamic palace in Granada, Spain, on one side, and the North Korean coat of arms on the other. This coin is interesting because it highlights the country's diverse cultural influences and its interest in promoting its rich history and architecture through numismatics.
