500 Won (Speed skating) 1993 front 500 Won (Speed skating) 1993 back
500 Won (Speed skating) 1993 photo
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500 Won Speed skating

1993 year
Silver (.999) 27 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
500 Won 500 KPW = USD 0.56
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#134732
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

2 skating men with the denomination below

Lettering:
OLYMPIC GAMES 1994
500
WON

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1993 North Korea 500 Won silver coin featuring speed skating has a unique feature - it has a frosted finish, which gives it a distinctive look and feel. This finish was achieved through a special minting process that creates a textured, matte surface. This feature adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal and makes it stand out from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Won (Speed skating) 1993 coin.