10 Won Asia money fair
2001 year| Silver (.999) | 31 g | 39.8 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 10 Won (10 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31 g |
| Diameter | 39.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two snakes with the date and denomination at the bottom of the coin.
Lettering:
ASIA MONEY FAIR
AMF
2
0
0
1
10 WON
Edge
Reeded with plain sections
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 10 Won (Asia money fair) 2001 from North Korea made of Silver (.999) weighing 31 g is that it features the iconic image of the Juche Tower, a prominent landmark in Pyongyang, on its obverse side. The Juche Tower is a symbol of the country's independence and self-reliance, and it's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time when North Korea was facing significant economic sanctions and international isolation.
