5 Won 1987, Triumphal Arch [North Korea]

About the object

Country
North Korea
Shape
Round
Weight
12.7 g
Name
Triumphal Arch
Metal
Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
Composition
Cu-Ni
Denomination
5 won
Currency unit
Won
Orientation
Medal alignment
Reference
KM# 22
Diameter
30.5 mm

Reverse

The central part features the arch, with the Korean inscription below: "개선문" - "TRIUMPHAL ARCH". Decorative raised dots are placed along the rim.

Obverse

In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, is the Korean text: "조선민주주의인민공회 국 중잉은행" - "CENTRAL BANK OF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA". The central part contains the state emblem of North Korea. Below it is the Korean inscription: "오5원" - "FIVE 5 WON".

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