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1 Won Rheingold Locomotive
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
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| Obverse description | The central field bears the State Emblem of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, depicting a hydroelectric power station beneath a radiant five-pointed star, framed by a wreath of rice ears tied with a ribbon inscribed with the country's name in Hangul. The denomination '1 WON' appears in Latin script at the base of the design, flanked by decorative laurel sprigs. The circular legend in Hangul arcs around the upper portion of the field, identifying the issuing authority. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a highly detailed relief depiction of the German BR 18.4 (S 3/6) steam locomotive known as the Rheingold, shown in three-quarter perspective travelling at speed along a railway track, with billowing clouds of steam rising dramatically above the engine. A scenic landscape with trees and a village skyline is visible in the background field. The legend 'THE HISTORY OF THE RAILWAYS' curves along the upper rim, while 'BR18.4 (S3/6) RHEINGOLD' and the date '2003' are inscribed in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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