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5 Won Kim II Sung's Arch of Triumph
1987 year| Copper-nickel | 12.16 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 5 Won (5 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 12.16 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#68814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Kim II-sung's Arch of Triumph
Script: Hangul
Lettering: 개선문
Translation: Triumphal arch
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Won (Kim II Sung's Arch of Triumph) coin from North Korea features an image of the iconic Arch of Triumph, a monumental structure located in Pyongyang, which was built to commemorate the country's independence from Japan in 1945. The coin's design also includes an image of Kim Il-sung, the country's founding leader, and the coin's denomination. Interestingly, the coin's obverse side features a Korean inscription that reads "5 Won," while the reverse side features the same inscription in a stylized font, giving the coin a unique and distinctive look.
