250 won (Olympic Sydney 2000) 1997 front 250 won (Olympic Sydney 2000) 1997 back
250 won (Olympic Sydney 2000) 1997 photo
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250 won Olympic Sydney

1997 year
Silver (.999) 15 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Issuing bank
Central Bank of the DPRK
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
250 Won (250&nbspKPW)
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#224764
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

The Olympic fire, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OLIMPIADA SYDNEY 2000

XXVII
250 WON

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1997 North Korea Olympic Sydney 2000 250 won silver coin features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage, with an image of a traditional Korean drum on one side and the Olympic rings on the other.