Product Introduction
This set is a complete set of standard circulating coins officially packaged in their original box by the Central Bank of North Korea. It includes five aluminum coins：1 Chon, 5 Chon, 10 Chon, 50 Chon, and 1 Won. Belonging to the regular circulation series featuring floral motifs, these are the legal tender of modern North Korea. The reverse side features a unique and complete design with native North Korean flowers as the theme.
The set comes with an original red flocked plastic protective box. Both sides of the box are printed with gold foil in English and Korean, displaying the Central Bank's title and the year. This is an original set assembled and issued by the Central Bank in 2009. Complete sets are rare, and the original box condition is exceptional.
Year and Obverse (National Emblem and Denomination) Details of Each Coin
| 1 Chon |
The main year of minting is 97 (2008). The obverse features the name of North Korea around the coin, with the North Korean national emblem (reservoir, rice ears, and a five-pointed star) in the center. The denomination "1 Jon" is marked at the bottom. This is the smallest coin in the set. |
| 5 Chon |
Minted in 2002 (Year 91), with the same national emblem design as the 1 Chon, slightly larger in diameter, and marked with the denomination "5전" at the bottom. |
| 10 Chon |
Minted in 2002 (Year 91), featuring the standard national emblem design, with a diameter between 5 and 50 Chon, and marked with the denomination "10전" at the bottom. |
| 50 Chon |
Minted in 2002 (Year 91), with detailed national emblem engraving, second only to the 1 Won in size, and marked with the denomination "50전" at the bottom. |
| 1 Won |
Minted in 2002 (Year 91), the largest denomination and largest in size in the set, fully displaying the North Korean national emblem, and marked with the denomination "1원" at the bottom. |
Reverse Design Details (Floral Theme)
| 1 Chon |
Main image is a lotus flower, adorned with polka dot borders. The bottom is marked "Main Theme 97 (2008)," symbolizing purity and beauty. |
| 5 Chon |
Main image is a camellia, bordered with beads. The bottom is marked "Main Theme 91 (2002)," a common ornamental flower in Korea. |
| 10 Chon |
Main image is a peony, with delicately carved floral patterns. The bottom is marked "Main Theme 91 (2002)," representing wealth and good fortune. |
| 50 Chon |
Main image is a hibiscus, a traditional and classic floral pattern. The bottom is marked "Main Theme 91 (2002)." |
| 1 Won |
Main image is an azalea (North Korea's national flower), representing the core floral pattern of the entire set. The bottom is marked "Main Theme 91 (2002)," carrying national symbolic significance. |
Double-sided gold foil stamping details on the collector's box:
| English side |
THE CENTRAL BANK OF DPR OF KOREA .Juche 98 (2009), with a three-dimensional gold foil stamped national emblem; |
| Korean side |
조선인민공화국 중앙은행 주체98 (2009), representing the Central Bank's issuance of this set in 2009. |
Basic Specifications
| Material |
All series of aluminum coins |
| Set Composition |
1 Chon, 5 Chon, 10 Chon, 50 Chon, 1 Won (5 coins total) |
| Category |
Floral Edition Modern Circulating Standard Coin Set |
| Packaging |
Original red flocked transparent protective box from the Central Bank of North Korea |
| Year of Minting |
Juche 91 (2002) (1 Won, 50 Chon, 10 Chon, 5 Chon), Juche 97 (2008) (1 Chon) |
| Year of Complete Issuance |
Juche 98 (2009) |
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