10 Won (Pallas's Sandgrouse) 2007 front 10 Won (Pallas's Sandgrouse) 2007 back
10 Won (Pallas's Sandgrouse) 2007 photo
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10 Won Pallas's Sandgrouse

2007 year
Aluminium 7.2 g 39.4 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2007
Value
10 Won 10 KPW = USD 0.011
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
7.2 g
Diameter
39.4 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#327315
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pallas's Sandgrouse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BIRDS OF KOREA
SYRRHAPTES PARADOXUS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pallas's Sandgrouse is a bird species that is depicted on the 10 Won coin from North Korea. It's interesting to note that this bird species is also known as the "Pallas's Sandpiper" and is a small wader that can be found in parts of Asia, including China, Mongolia, and Russia.