2 Won (Dome Island) 2004 front 2 Won (Dome Island) 2004 back
2 Won (Dome Island) 2004 photo
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2 Won Dome Island

2004 year
Brass 24.6 g 40.1 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
2 Won 2 KPW = USD 0.0022
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Brass
Weight
24.6 g
Diameter
40.1 mm
Thickness
2.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#324579
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dome island, date below

Script: Hangul

Lettering:
우리의 섬독도 • 탕건봉

주체93 (2004)

Translation: Our island Dokdo, Tanggeonbong, Juche 93

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Won (Dome Island) 2004 coin from North Korea is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Kim Il-sung, the founder and first leader of North Korea, while the reverse side depicts the Dome Island, a famous landmark in North Korea known for its natural beauty and historical significance. The coin's brass composition and 24.6g weight also make it stand out from other coins.