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10 Won Return of Hong Kong to China
1997 year| Silver (.999) | 31 g | 40.2 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 10 Won (10 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31 g |
| Diameter | 40.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#363492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Temple of Heaven above Hong Kong city view
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 10 Won (Return of Hong Kong to China) 1997 from North Korea made of Silver (.999) weighing 31 g is that it was issued to commemorate the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China on July 1, 1997. The coin's design features the Hong Kong skyline and the National Emblem of China on one side, and the portrait of Kim Il-sung on the other. This coin is considered a rare and unique collector's item, and its value can vary depending on its condition, rarity, and demand.
