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1000 Won XXI Winter Olympic Games - Nordic combined
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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#371072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
East gate in Pyeongyang, Ski jumper and Cross-country skiier
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OLYMPIC GAMES 2010
2008
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's participation in the Nordic combined event at the 2008 Winter Olympics, held in Vancouver, Canada. The coin's obverse side features the official emblem of the Games, while the reverse side depicts a Nordic combined skier in action, set against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts alike.
