20 Won – North Korea

Non-circulating coins

North Korea

Context

Year: 2001

Issuer: North Korea

Period:

Democratic People's Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Second Won

(1959—2009)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 16.5 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Brass

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #351809

Value

Exchange value: 20 KPW

Obverse

Description:

Pyeongyang's East Gate, lower inscription.

Inscription:

조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행

20 WON

Translation:

Democratic People's Republic of Korea Central Bank
20 WON

Script: Hangul

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

Whale approaching boat.

Inscription:

SCHWERTWAL

2001

Translation:

Killer Whale

Script: Latin

Language: German

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2001	—	—

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