© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
500 Won Central Bank
1988 year| Gold (.999) | 15.57 g | - |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행) |
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 500 Won (500 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.57 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#426873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Chollima Statue, denomination right.
Scripts: Hangul, Latin
Lettering:
500원
FINE GOLD 1/2 OZ. 999.9
Translation: 500 Won
Interesting fact
The 1988 North Korea 500 Won gold coin features the iconic image of the Supreme Leader Kim Il-sung on its obverse side, while the reverse side showcases the country's national emblem surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This coin is particularly interesting because it was minted in a very limited quantity, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of North Korean memorabilia.
