Product Introduction
This commemorative coin set for the North Korean Horticultural Exposition consists of 5 coins, all of which are trial coins (prototype coins). Issued in its original packaging by the North Korean Stamp Company, it was exclusively for overseas exhibitions and not circulated domestically. The number of surviving complete sets of trial coins is extremely limited, making it a classic collectible.
The set includes denominations of 1 Chon, 5 Chon, 10 Chon, 50 Chon, and 1 won, accompanied by an original commemorative cover featuring a peony theme. The cover includes bilingual (Korean and Chinese) explanatory text, making it a unique and complete collection.
Details of Each Coin's Obverse and Reverse
1. 1 Chon 1959 Trial Coin
| Obverse |
The national emblem of the People's Republic of Korea, the year of minting (1959), surrounded by the country's name in Korean script, with a floral background; |
| Reverse |
A large numeral "1" in the center, flanked by the Korean characters for "sample," with the denomination "Chon" below, surrounded by a traditional meander border; |
| Note |
This is a trial coin, an exclusive version, with no record of circulation. |
2. 5 Chon (1959) Sample Coin
| Obverse |
Standard national emblem design, 1959 year inscription, three-dimensional relief of a hydroelectric power plant with distinct layers; |
| Reverse |
Central numeral "5", flanked by the word "Sample", denomination "Chon" (cash) below, with a meander border; |
| Note |
One of the complete set of sample coins, precision-cast aluminum. |
3. 10 Chon (1959) Sample Coin
| Obverse |
Unified national emblem design, 1959 year inscription, flanked by cloud relief embellishments; |
| Reverse |
Large numeral "10", flanked by "Sample" markings, denomination at the bottom, with a traditional Chinese meander border; |
| Note |
Trial-struck sample coin, high-precision relief stamping, no circulation wear. |
4. 50 Chan (1978) Sample Coin
| Obverse |
North Korean national emblem, denomination 50 Chan at the bottom, laurel branches on the left and right, country name in Korean script around the edges; |
| Reverse |
Main image is a relief of a Chollima horse rider, with a sunburst pattern background, year of minting 1978 at the bottom, and "Sample" on the left and right; |
| Note |
The only Chollima-themed sample coin in the set, highly representative of the subject matter. |
5. 1 Won (1987) Sample Coin
| Obverse |
Standard national emblem, large numeral "1 Won" in the center, year 1987, laurel branches on both sides, "Sample" printed on the left and right; |
| Reverse |
Main image is the traditional building of the People's Great Study Hall, building name in Korean script at the bottom, bordered with beaded circles; |
| Note |
The largest denomination sample coin in the set, featuring exquisite architectural relief craftsmanship. |
Specifications
| Material |
The entire set consists of aluminum alloy trial-minted coins. |
| Year Classification |
1959 subsidiary coin trial coins (1/5/10 Chon), 1978 50 Chon trial coin, 1987 1 Won trial coin |
| Set Configuration |
5 trial coins (1 Chon, 5 Chon, 10 Chon, 50 Chon, 1 Won) + original peony commemorative cover |
| Attributes |
The entire set consists of trial-minted coins, not circulating coins. |
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