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10 Won Tortoise-serpent
2001 year| Silver (.999) | 31.06 g | 39.9 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 10 Won (10 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.06 g |
| Diameter | 39.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#207456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Design of mythical Tortoise-serpent and denomination
Lettering:
TORTOISE-SERPENT
10 WON
Edge
Reeding with 7 pairs of spacing
Comment
Hyeonmu(black tortoise and serpent) symbolizes seven of the 28 constellations, situated in the northern portion of the star chart. The belief of the Five Elements soon gave rise to the worship of the so-called ‘four cardinaldeities’, making Hyeonmu the guardian deity of the underworld.
These coins and those similar to it were often given to Chinese and North Korean officers and cadres as rewards or gifts of exchange for joint exercises. Many were later sold on in Hong Kong and Macau.
Mintage is usually extremely low.
Interesting fact
The 2001 North Korea 10 Won (Tortoise-serpent) silver coin features a unique design that showcases a tortoise and a serpent together, symbolizing longevity and good luck in Korean culture.
