2500 Won (Gorch Fock) 1988 front 2500 Won (Gorch Fock) 1988 back
2500 Won (Gorch Fock) 1988 photo
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2500 Won Gorch Fock

1988 year
Gold (.999) 15.55 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
2500 Won (2500&nbspKPW)
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#242848
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Ship right.

Lettering:
30 th Anniversary of the 'Gorch Fock'
1958-1988
2500 WON

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1988 North Korean 2500 Won (Gorch Fock) gold coin features an image of a sailboat on its obverse side, which is an unusual design choice for a coin from a country that is not known for its maritime history or sailing culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2500 Won (Gorch Fock) 1988 coin.