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5 Won Chollima Statue
2015 year| Brass | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Won |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Chollima Statue in Pyongyang, date lower right
Script: Hangul
Lettering:
천리마 동상
평양 - 1961
2015
Translation: Chollima Statue, Pyongyang
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Won (Chollima Statue) coin from North Korea features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features the iconic Chollima Statue, which is a symbol of the country's revolutionary spirit and its commitment to progress and development. The statue depicts a horse and rider, with the horse representing the country's strength and resilience, and the rider symbolizing the people's determination to move forward towards a brighter future. The coin's reverse side features the National Emblem of North Korea, which includes a depiction of Mount Paektu, the country's sacred mountain, and the words "DPRK" and "5 Won" in Korean characters. The coin's brass composition adds to its unique character and makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of North Korean culture.
