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10 Won Meenakshi Amman Temple
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
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| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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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 a red star, framed by sheaves of rice bound with a ribbon in the national colours. The denomination '10 WON' appears in the lower field, flanked by decorative sprigs. The circular legend around the periphery reads '조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행', identifying the issuing authority. |
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| Obverse lettering | 조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행 10 WON |
| Reverse description | A detailed frontal view of the towering gopuram (gateway tower) of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, India, rendered in high relief and occupying the majority of the coin's field. Stylised clouds flank the upper portion of the tower on either side, conveying a sense of elevation and grandeur. The date '2009' appears to the lower right of the central motif. The upper legend reads 'MEENAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE' and the lower legend reads 'WONDERS OF THE WORLD', both separated by small six-pointed star ornaments positioned at either side of the field. |
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