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5 Won SS Krusenstern
2001 year| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 5 Won (5 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#226762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sail ship right.
Script: Hangul
Lettering:
KRUSENSTERN•КРУЗЕНШТЕРН
쿠루션스턴호
1926-2001
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The SS Krusenstern, a non-circulating coin from North Korea, is a unique piece of numismatic history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 2001 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Admiral Ivan Krusenstern, a Russian explorer who led the first Russian circumnavigation of the globe in 1803-1806. The coin's design features an image of the Admiral's ship, the Nadezhda, on one side, and the North Korean coat of arms on the other. The coin is made of silver (.999) and weighs 15 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Won (SS Krusenstern) 2001 coin.
