10 Won Lyrurus Tetrix
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 30.8 g | 40.2 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 10 Won (10 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 30.8 g |
| Diameter | 40.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#227984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lyrurus Tetrix, bird on ground
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BIRDS OF KOREA
10
WON
LYRURUS TETRIX
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1999 North Korea 10 Won (Lyrurus Tetrix) silver coin features a unique design, showcasing a white-tailed eagle on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the inscription "10 WON" and the coat of arms of North Korea. This non-circulating coin is made of .999 pure silver and weighs 30.8 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of North Korean culture.
