© CHS Basel Numismatics
© CHS Basel Numismatics
500 Won 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, Coloured |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#346369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tiger (Panthera tigris) facing right (picture is a hologram and appears three dimensional), date right, denomination below
Lettering:
FAUNA OF ASIA 1996
500 Won
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are coins available with a vertically flipped image / with tiger facing left.Interesting fact
The 1996 North Korean 500 Won (Tiger) silver coin features a unique design, with the tiger's head on the obverse side and the reverse side showcasing the Korean peninsula surrounded by the words "DPRK" and "500 Won." This coin is not only visually striking but also has a high silver purity of .999, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and silver enthusiasts alike.
