2017 National Flower “Mokran” – Silver Coin


In 2017, the Central Bank of DPR Korea issued a silver commemorative coin of the National Flower of the DPRK “Mokran”.

On the central back of the coin is the national emblem of the DPRK. Seen in the upper part of the back are the letters “The Central Bank of the DPRK” (조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행) and in its lower part are the degree of purity, weight and face value.

The face value of the silver coin is 20 won.

The size of the silver coin is 40 mm in diameter and 3 mm in thickness.

The silver coin contains 31g of 999 silver.

Its mintage is 500 pieces.


Here is an introduction to the Mokran,

National Flower

The national flower of the DPRK is magnolia.

A deciduous shrub or a high tree, it grows well in valleys and on mountain slopes of Korea except some of its northern highlands.

It grows 2-5m tall, and the fragrant flowers bloom white between May and June. Each magnolia tree flowers for 50-60 days and each flower lasts for about one week.

The flower is 7-10cm in diameter, the largest 15cm, and has 9-12 petals including 3 sepals at the outer edge.

It is highly resistant to cold and grows well in the climate of Korea.

Beautiful, fragrant and with simple and lofty looks, it is a flower that represents the spirit of the stout-hearted Korean people.

Han Su Yong (2016). Understanding Korea (3) (Politics). (pp.73-74) Pyongyang: Foreign Language Publishing House of the DPR Korea