| Issuer | North Korea |
| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Won |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Dimensions | 39 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#91 |
| Obverse description | National Coat of Arms flanked with stylized wreath, date below |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | 조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행
1 OZ 999
1996 (Translation: Central Bank of the Democratic People`s Republic of Korea) |
| Reverse description | Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) eating bamboo, date right, denomination below |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | FAUNA OF ASIA 1996 500 WON |
| Edge | Reeded/grained |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1996 - Proof - 5 000 |
| Catalog ID | 3205158180 |
| Comments |
