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500 Won Giant Panda
1996 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1035 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 500 Won 500 KPW = USD 0.56 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#159357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) eating bamboo, date right, denomination below
Lettering:
FAUNA OF ASIA 1996
500 WON
Edge
Reeded/grained
Interesting fact
The 1996 North Korea 500 Won (Giant Panda) silver coin features a unique design that showcases the country's national animal, the giant panda, on one side, and the national emblem of North Korea on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Won (Giant Panda) 1996 coin.
