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500 Won Amerigo Vespucci
1989 year| Silver (.999) | 27 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of the DPRK |
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 500 Won 500 KPW = USD 0.56 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#363248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
North and South America (left), bust of Vespucci (right)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA IS KNOWN BY HIS NAME
500 WON
AMERIGO VESPUCCI
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Won (Amerigo Vespucci) 1989 coin from North Korea is interesting because it features a portrait of Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian merchant and cartographer who played a significant role in the European exploration of the Americas. The coin's design is unusual because it depicts Vespucci in a traditional Korean dress, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence between Italy and North Korea. Additionally, the coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
