500 Won Showjumping
2008 year| Silver (.999) (Proof) | 12 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 500 Won (500 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Proof) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#287309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse and Rider jumping a Fence image
Script: Latin
Lettering: Summer Games 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Won (Showjumping) 2008 from North Korea made of Silver (.999) (Proof) weighing 12 g is that it features an image of a horse and rider in mid-air, captured in a dynamic and detailed relief, showcasing the skill and artistry of North Korean coin designers.
