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10 Won Kwangmyongsong-2 Missile Launch
2016 year| Copper | 20 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of the DPRK |
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 10 Won |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#355221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Launching rocket with lettering above and inset
Script: Hangul
Lettering:
★ 주체의 우주강국, 김일성. 김정일조선만세 ★
인공지구위성
《광명성2호》
2009.4.5
Translation: Long live the Juche-based space power, Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il's Korea, Artificial Earth Satellite "Kwangmyongsong-2"
Interesting fact
The 10 Won (Kwangmyongsong-2 Missile Launch) 2016 coin from North Korea features an image of the Kwangmyongsong-2 satellite on the obverse, and the reverse features the national emblem of North Korea. This coin is interesting because it represents North Korea's achievement in space technology, as the Kwangmyongsong-2 satellite was successfully launched into orbit in 2012.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Won (Kwangmyongsong-2 Missile Launch) 2016 coin.
