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5 Chon Specimen
2008 year| Aluminium | 1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Chon (0.05) |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#16821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
The Pattern 5 Chon (Specimen) 2008 from North Korea, made of Aluminium and weighing 1g, is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a sample coin for the North Korean government to consider for use as a new currency, but it was ultimately never adopted. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Chon (Specimen) 2008 coin.
