© Cristiano Becker
© Cristiano Becker
5 Won Year of the Dog
2018 year| Brass | 24 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of the DPRK |
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Won |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#418382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Colorized dog, date below
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
戊
2018
Translation: Dog
Interesting fact
The 5 Won (Year of the Dog) 2018 coin from North Korea made of Brass weighing 24g is a unique collector's item, as it features the image of a dog on one side and the North Korean coat of arms on the other. This coin is not circulated and is considered a rare collectible among numismatists.
