DPRK Olympic Champion in the men`s pommel horse.

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DPRK Olympic Champion in the men`s pommel horse.

So here we have the North Korean won, nominal - 200. The year of issue of this coin is 1991, mint: Pyongyang, North Korea. Total circulation - 7000.

The issue of the coin is timed to coincide with the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad and commonly known as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

On the obverse of the coin is a horse with a rider. The rider’s name is Pae Gil-su. Pae Gil-su was born March 4, 1972 is a North Korean. Pae Gil-su is a gymnast. He won the gold medal for the pommel horse at the 1992 Summer Olympics  And he won the gold medal at the 27th, 28th and 32nd World Gymnastics Championships. Pae attended Pyongyang Sinri Primary School and the Korean Physical Education College.

Object data

Title

DPRK Olympic Champion in the men`s pommel horse.

Artist

mint: Pyongyang, North Korea.

Founder

Pyongyang, North Korea.

Date

1991.

Culture

North Korea.

Dimensions

Silver 999/1000.

Classification

Coin.