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10 Won Kwangmyongsong
| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1998-1999 |
| Value | 10 Won (10 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#272949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 10 Won (Kwangmyongsong-1) coin from North Korea, made of silver (.999) and weighing 31.1g, is interesting because it features the country's national emblem, the "Kwangmyongsong-1" satellite, which was launched in 1998. This coin commemorates North Korea's first successful satellite launch and showcases the country's achievements in space exploration.
