10 Won (Kwangmyongsong-1) 1998-1999 front 10 Won (Kwangmyongsong-1) 1998-1999 back
10 Won (Kwangmyongsong-1) 1998-1999 photo
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10 Won Kwangmyongsong

 
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1998-1999
Value
10 Won (10&nbspKPW)
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
References
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.