5 Won (Franz Schubert) 2003 front 5 Won (Franz Schubert) 2003 back
5 Won (Franz Schubert) 2003 photo
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5 Won Franz Schubert

2003 year
Silver (.999) 15 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Issuing bank
Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행)
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
5 Won 5 KPW = USD 0.0056
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#402210
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Portrait of Franz Schubert

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANZ SCHUBERT

2003

1797-1828

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2003 North Korean 5 Won coin featuring Franz Schubert is part of a series of coins issued by the country to commemorate famous composers and musicians from around the world. The coin's design features a portrait of Schubert on one side and a depiction of a musical score on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to only 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.