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2 Won Fisher Ahn Yongbok
2004 year| Brass | 24.6 g | 40.1 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 2 Won (2 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 24.6 g |
| Diameter | 40.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#324573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fisher Ahn Yongbok, date below
Script: Hangul
Lettering:
독도를 자켜낸 안룡복
주체93 (2004)
Translation: Ahn Ryongbok who protected Dokdo
Edge
Plain
Comment
An Yongbok (fl. 1692 – 1697) was a Korean fisherman in 17th century of Joseon Dynasty famous for his travels to Japan. His activities were instrumental in determining fishery rights in the waters of Ulleungdo and the Liancourt Rocks, two islands in the Sea of Japan.Interesting fact
The 2 Won (Fisher Ahn Yongbok) 2004 coin from North Korea features an image of a fisherman on one side and the national emblem of North Korea on the other.
