People's Republic of Korea: Set of commemorative coins (1, 5, 10, 50 Chon, 1 Won; 1959–1987)
Product Description
This set of 5 North Korean circulating aluminum coins from 1959 and 1981 includes denominations of 1 cheon, 5 cheon, 10 cheon, 50 cheon, and 1 won. It is a set of subsidiary and main coins from the second series of Renminbi-style currency. Made of aluminum alloy, this is a classic set of coins from Northeast Asia during the Cold War. The entire set is in bright condition with no severe wear from circulation, making it suitable for complete collection.
Details of the obverse and reverse sides of each coin
1. 1 cheon (1959)
| National emblem obverse | North Korean emblem, with the country's name in Korean script around the outer ring, year 1959, surrounded by rice ears decoration. |
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| Denomination obverse | The central number "1", with "cheon" below, and a traditional meander pattern border. |
2. 5 cheon (1959)
| National emblem obverse | Same rice ear design as the 1959 national emblem. |
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| Denomination obverse | The large central number "5", with "cheon" below, and a symmetrical meander border. |
3. 10 cheon (1959)
| National emblem obverse | The standard 1959 national emblem design. |
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| Denomination obverse | The number "10" paired with the Korean script for "cheon", and a neat geometric border. |
4. 50 cheon (1959)
National emblem obverse：Large national emblem, with the denomination "50" at the bottom. Money, surrounded by rice ears
Scenic Side：The main image is the People's Grand Study Hall, with the Korean inscription "People's Grand Study Hall" below, a landmark building of Pyongyang
5. 1 Yen (1981)
National Emblem Side：The new national emblem of 1981, engraved with the country name, year, and denomination 1 Yen
Design Side：A Chollima statue against a background of radiating sun patterns, symbolizing the Chollima Movement in North Korea, a distinctive feature of the era
Specifications and Materials
Material：All coins are made of uniform aluminum alloy, silver-white in color, lightweight
Year of Issue：1/5/10/50 coins are from 1959; 1 Yen is from 1981
Denomination System：A complete set of low-denomination subsidiary coins (money) + standard coins (yen), representing the complete denomination combination in daily circulation at the time
Craftsmanship：Embossing and relief technique, with clear three-dimensional layers and neat edges
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