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1st set of 4 coins (1959 - 1974) North Korea 1 Chon 5 Chon 10 Chon coins

10 in stock

Product Overview

A complete 4-piece set of North Korea's inaugural coinage from 1959, comprising aluminum coins in denominations of 1 *chon* (featuring two varieties:single-star and double-star), 5 *chon*, and 10 *chon*. The reverse side of each coin bears the national emblem of the People's Republic of Korea and the year of issue (1959), while the obverse displays the denomination, the Korean character "전" (*chon*), and a five-pointed star, all framed by a traditional meander (Greek key) pattern. This is a classic set of circulating coins from the early years of the state's founding.

Collection Highlights:

  • A complete 4-piece set; the aluminum surfaces retain a good silvery luster, showing no significant wear or damage, with crisp and intact designs.
  • Distinct size gradations: the 1 *chon* coin is the smallest in diameter and the 10 *chon* the largest, allowing for easy visual differentiation of specifications.
  • Includes both varieties of the 1 *chon* coin (single-star and double-star), offering a comprehensive set for collectors and holding historical significance for the study of early North Korean currency.

Specifications

Issuer People's Republic of Korea (1959)
Material Aluminum
Set Contents 1 *chon* (single-star variety), 1 *chon* (double-star variety), 5 *chon*, 10 *chon*
Main Designs National emblem on the reverse; denomination and five-pointed star on the obverse.

Actual photos of the complete set (obverse and reverse) are provided; ideal for collectors focusing on modern East Asian coinage or thematic collections of North Korean currency.

HK$100
Certified by
Not graded
Quantity 10 in stock

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