30 Won (Pole Vault) 2008 front 30 Won (Pole Vault) 2008 back
30 Won (Pole Vault) 2008 photo
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30 Won Pole Vault

2008 year
Bimetallic: brass centre in aluminium ring 16.9 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
30 Won (30&nbspKPW)
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Bimetallic: brass centre in aluminium ring
Weight
16.9 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#196378
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Pole vaulter, Emblem of 2008 Beijing Olympics right, date below

Lettering:
POLE VAULT
2008

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 30 Won (Pole Vault) 2008 coin from North Korea features a unique design, with a brass center surrounded by an aluminum ring. This bimetallic coin weighs 16.9 grams and has a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins.