30 Won (Friendship Art Festival) 1989 front 30 Won (Friendship Art Festival) 1989 back
30 Won (Friendship Art Festival) 1989 photo
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30 Won Friendship Art Festival

1989 year
Silver (.999) 17.02 g -
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Issuing bank
Central Bank of the DPRK
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
30 Won 30 KPW = USD 0.033
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
17.02 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#419769
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Head 3/4 left with hand holding microphone.

Script: Latin

Lettering: THE APRIL SPRING FRIENDSHIP ART FESTIVAL

Interesting fact

The 1989 North Korea 30 Won (Friendship Art Festival) silver coin features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the iconic Juche Tower, a monumental structure located in the capital city of Pyongyang, which symbolizes the country's independence and self-reliance. The reverse side features an intricate pattern of traditional Korean folk art, highlighting the country's rich cultural traditions. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only for its silver content and unique design but also for its historical significance as a symbol of North Korea's cultural identity.