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1 Won Chinese Dragon Boat
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Weight | 16 g |
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| Obverse description | The state emblem of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea occupies the central field, depicting a hydroelectric power station beneath a radiant five-pointed star, flanked by sheaves of rice tied with a ribbon inscribed with the country name in Korean, and framed by sprigs of Korean bellflower. A wreath of olive branches encloses the lower portion of the emblem. The circular legend 조선민주주의인민공화국 (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) runs along the upper periphery in Korean script, while the denomination 1 WON appears in Latin characters at the base. |
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| Reverse description | A richly detailed traditional Far Eastern dragon boat is depicted in the central field, sailing across stylised waves. The elaborately ornamented vessel features multi-tiered pavilion structures amidship, a prominent sculpted dragon head at the prow, and numerous figures along the hull. Flowering branches rise above the superstructure, adding decorative vitality to the composition. The legend FAR EAST DRAGON SHIP arcs along the upper periphery in Latin characters, with the Korean equivalent 극동룡배 inscribed to the right in the field, and the date 2001 appearing in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse lettering | FAR EAST DRAGON SHIP 극동룡배 2001 |
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