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50 Chon
91 (2002) year| Aluminium | 1.5 g | 21.6 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 91 (2002) |
| Calendar | Juche |
| Value | 50 Chon (0.50) |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Kimjongilia flower, date below
Script: Hangul
Lettering:
불멸의 꽃 «김정일화»
주체 91
(2002)
Translation: Flower of Immortality "Kimjongilia"
Edge
Plain
Comment
Kimilsungia is a hybrid orchid and is a clone of a plant that was created in Indonesia by orchid breeder C. L. Bundt in 1964.
According to the KCNA, Kim Il-sung's "peerless character" is "fully reflected in the immortal flower" which is "blooming everywhere on the five continents".
'Kimilsungia' is now designated as a sub-species of Dendrobium Clara Bundt.
The legitimacy of this coin is questionable since the Korean name of Kim Il-sung is rendered in Korean on the coin as Kim Sung-il.
This coin was initially struck in 2002, but hyperinflation put off their release date until December of 2009, after the Third Won was introduced. Even so, due to the revaluation of the currency, the coins carry very little value.
Interesting fact
The 50 Chon 91 coin from North Korea features the image of a magnolia flower on its obverse side, which is a symbol of the country's national flower.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 (2002) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Chon 91 (2002) coin.
