2 Won (Fauna of Asia) 2017 front 2 Won (Fauna of Asia) 2017 back
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2 Won Fauna of Asia

2017 year
Silver (.999) 7 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Issuing bank
Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행)
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
2 Won
Currency
Third Won (2009-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#393806
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
FAUNA OF ASIA
2017

Interesting fact

The 2 Won (Fauna of Asia) 2017 coin from North Korea features the rare and endangered Siberian Tiger, also known as the Manchurian Tiger, on its obverse side. This coin is part of a series that aims to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and protecting endangered species.