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100 Won Sydney Olympics
1997 year| Silver (.999) | 7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 100 Won 100 KPW = USD 0.11 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Colorized map of Australia behind Olympic Torch and kangaroo.
Lettering:
OLIMPIADA 2000 SYDNEY
XXVII
100 WON
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 100 Won (Sydney Olympics) 1997 from North Korea made of Silver (.999) weighing 7 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's participation in the 2000 Summer Olympics held in Sydney, Australia. The coin's obverse side features the Olympic rings and the reverse side features a depiction of a traditional Korean archer, highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts.
