© Yurek70
© Yurek70
5 Won Soldier
1997 year| Brass | 9.25 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 5 Won (5 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 9.25 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#276337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldier watching bridge bombardment
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin
Lettering:
抗美援朝
保家卫国
5 won
Translation: Resist U.S. aggression, aid Korea and defend the homeland.
Edge
Reeded and plain sections
Interesting fact
The 5 Won (Soldier) 1997 coin from North Korea features an image of a soldier on one side and the North Korean coat of arms on the other. It is made of brass and weighs 9.25 grams. Interestingly, this coin was never circulated and was only produced in limited quantities as a collector's item.
