1000 Won International Polar Year
2008 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1000 Won (1000 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#109028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Arctic animals.
Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR
ARCTIC ANIMALS
2007 · 2008
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1000 Won (International Polar Year) 2008 from North Korea made of Silver (.999) weighing 20 g is that it features an image of a polar bear on its obverse side, which is a unique design choice for a coin from North Korea.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Won (International Polar Year) 2008 coin.
