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500 Won Year of the Rat
2008 year| Silver (.999) | 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) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#168262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two rats having a snack surrounded by the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals with their corresponding character, date below
Lettering:
鼠
子 丑 寅 卯 辰 巳 午 未 申 酉 戌 亥
2008
Translation:
Rat
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Won (Year of the Rat) 2008 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a rare image of a rat on a North Korean coin, symbolizing good luck and prosperity in Korean culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Won (Year of the Rat) 2008 coin.
