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500 Won Panda and Tiger
1996 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1035 g | 40 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 | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#159360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) facing left, and Tiger (Panthera tigris) facing right (picture change while flipping the coin), date right, denomination below
Lettering:
FAUNA OF ASIA 1996
500 Won
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1996 North Korea 500 Won (Panda and Tiger) silver coin features a unique design that showcases the friendship between China and North Korea. The obverse side of the coin depicts a panda and a tiger, which are the national animals of China and North Korea, respectively, in a friendly pose. This design symbolizes the strong bond between the two nations.
