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2 Won World Exhibition in Japan EXPO 2005
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The State arms of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea occupy the central field, depicting a hydroelectric power station beneath a radiant five-pointed star, framed by sheaves of rice bound with a ribbon and inscribed with the country's name in Korean characters. The Hangul legend reading 'CHOSON MINJUJUUI INMIN KONGHWAGUK' (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) encircles the design along the upper periphery, with the Central Bank designation appearing on the right. The denomination '2WON' is inscribed in Latin characters along the lower border, flanked by small olive sprigs, while the fineness '999' and weight '7g' appear in the lower field to either side of the arms. |
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| Reverse description | A globe rendered with meridian and latitude lines fills the field, set against a proof mirror background. Superimposed at center is a multi-tiered East Asian pavilion with characteristic sweeping curved roofs, evoking traditional Japanese temple architecture, symbolizing the EXPO 2005 venue in Aichi, Japan. In the foreground, a modern high-speed Shinkansen bullet train is depicted in profile, underscoring the exhibition's theme of technology and progress. The year of the event '2005' appears in the lower central field, with the mintage year '2003' inscribed to the right of the pavilion. The legend 'WORLD EXHIBITION IN JAPAN' arcs along the lower border in Latin characters. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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