500 Won (First Armoured Ship) 1991 front 500 Won (First Armoured Ship) 1991 back
500 Won (First Armoured Ship) 1991 photo
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500 Won First Armoured Ship

1991 year
Silver (.999) 27 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1991
Value
500 Won (500&nbspKPW)
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#168518
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Admiral Yi Sun-Sin above Turtle-ship (Geobukseon), denominatiob below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE FIRST ARMOURED SHIP
500 WON

Interesting fact

The 500 Won (First Armoured Ship) coin from North Korea, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 27g, has a unique design that features the country's first armored ship, the "Kangwon Land," which was launched in 1991. The ship is depicted on the obverse side of the coin, while the reverse side features the national emblem of North Korea and the inscription "500 Won." This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, especially among numismatists interested in military history and maritime themes.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  10000 - - - - - -

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