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1 Won 1st May Stadium
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
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| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse lettering | 조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행 1 원 |
| Reverse description | A detailed bird's-eye perspective view of the May Day Stadium (Rungrado 1st of May Stadium) in Pyongyang dominates the central field, depicting its distinctive petal-shaped roof structure with arched bays encircling the perimeter. The Pyongyang cityscape and a cable-stayed bridge are visible in the background. The legend 'MAY DAY STADIUM' arcs along the upper periphery in Latin capitals, while the Hangul inscription '5월1일경기장' appears in the lower field. The Juche calendar date and Gregorian year 'Juche 91 (2002)' are inscribed at the bottom. |
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Issued the same year North Korea formalized its "Military-First" policy under Kim Jong-il, this brass piece is one of several stadium-themed commemoratives the Central Bank produced in the early 2000s — a period when the DPRK used coin programs almost entirely as hard-currency earners through foreign collector markets rather than for domestic circulation. The 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, completed in 1989, holds a Guinness-recognized capacity of 114,000 and serves as the venue for the Arirang mass games.