© M. Sander
© M. Sander
10 Won Turtle Boat
2003 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40.2 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 10 Won 10 KPW = USD 0.011 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#100560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Turtle ship, date below
Script: Hangul
Lettering:
세계최초의 철갑선-거북선
1592
주체92 (2003)
Translation: The world's first ironclad ship - Turtle Ship, Juche 92
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Turtle Boat (Korean: Keobuk-Seon 거북선) is a Korean warship first used in 1592, at the Battle of Sacheon (1592) against a Japanese attack. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
The 10 Won (Turtle Boat) coin from North Korea features a unique design of a turtle boat, which is a traditional Korean vessel used for fishing and transportation. The coin's design is inspired by a famous 15th-century painting called "Turtle Ship" by the Korean artist, Kim Hong-do. The painting depicts a turtle boat sailing through rough seas, and the coin's design is a stylized representation of this painting. The use of a turtle boat as the central motif on the coin is significant because it represents the country's rich cultural heritage and maritime history. Additionally, the coin's silver composition and 31.1g weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
