50 Won Sportsfest
1995 year| Copper-nickel | 11.1 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 50 Won 50 KPW = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#196241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wrestlers, denomination below
Lettering:
PYONGYANG INT. SPORTS AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOR PEACE
50 WON
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1995 North Korea 50 Won (Sportsfest) coin is unique in that it features a rare image of a smiling Kim Il-sung, the country's former leader, on the obverse side. This is one of the few instances where he is depicted with a smile, making it a distinctive and interesting fact about this coin.
