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10 Won Black Grouse
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
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| Year | 2007 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central motif depicts the Taedong Gate (동대문), a historic eastern gate in Pyongyang, rendered in fine detail with its characteristic multi-tiered traditional Korean pavilion roof set against a snow-dusted landscape with stylized trees in the foreground. The gate is shown in three-quarter perspective, emphasizing its monumental architectural form. The circular legend in Hangul reads '조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행' (Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea) around the upper periphery. The date '2007' appears at the lower left and the denomination '10 WON' at the lower right, separated by a five-pointed star at the base. |
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| Obverse lettering | 조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행 2007 * 10WON |
| Reverse description | Central design features a finely engraved Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) standing in right profile upon a rocky or log perch, with detailed feather rendering across the body and distinctive lyre-shaped tail feathers visible. A spray of vegetation appears to the right of the bird. The legend 'BIRDS OF KOREA' arcs along the upper periphery in Latin characters, while 'LYRURUS TETRIX', the scientific binomial name of the species, is inscribed along the lower periphery. The overall composition is set against a dark, mirror-like proof field. |
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