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1 Won First Nobel Prize in Chemistry - Jacobus Van't Hoff
| Issuer | North Korea |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Weight | 5 g |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea occupies the central field, depicting a hydroelectric power station beneath Mount Paektu with rays of light, framed by sheaves of rice bound with a red ribbon and bearing a five-pointed star at the apex. The Hangul legend '조선민주주의인민공화국' curves along the upper periphery, while decorative olive branches flank the base of the arms. The denomination '1 WON' is inscribed in Latin script at the bottom of the field. |
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| Reverse description | Two male figures, rendered in detailed relief, are depicted in a laboratory setting surrounded by scientific apparatus including flasks, retorts, and chemical equipment, commemorating Jacobus van't Hoff, the first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The curved legend 'FIRST NOBEL PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY' arcs along the upper periphery, with the centenary dates '1901-2001' inscribed beneath it in the upper field. The honoree's name 'JACOBUS VAN'T HOFF' is engraved in a curved legend along the lower periphery. Small decorative laurel sprigs appear at the lower left and right of the design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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