North Korean Gold Coin

[Choi]

This is a 1/10 oz Gold Coin made in North Korea in 1988 celebrating the 40th anniv. of their regime.   They were usually sold to the Chongryun Population (Pro NK Korean decedents Living in Japan)  .   I don't know the exact value of this coin,  but  bought it  a month ago since I had a chance to get it at 240,000 KRW ($198) which was slightly cheaper than a regular 1/10 oz coin.    Although it is written  ".9999 fine",   it's probably lower than that since only Canada made coins in such high purity during the same period.  Later NK gold coins made in the 90's were changed to .999 fine.    Anyways this is the only pure gold coin in my entire collection since I have no interest in modern gold coins & bars.  My newest piece except this is a 1946 Liechtenstein 10 Frank.    

 

[Prophecy]

Nice collection. Especially that you can touch the coins. I like that.

[Choi]

44 minutes ago, Prophecy said:

Nice collection. Especially that you can touch the coins. I like that.

Thanks. I know that some of my coins are (semi) numismatic, but I can't resist to feel the history in my hand.  They don't get scratched that easily since they aren't pure gold.