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2 Won Western Island
2004 year| Brass | 23.8 g | 40.2 mm |
| 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 | 23.8 g |
| Diameter | 40.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#34319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Western island (Seodo), date below
Script: Hangul
Lettering:
우리의 섬 독도 • 서도
주체93 (2004)
Translation: Our island Dokdo, Seodo (West island), Juche 93
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Won (Western Island) 2004 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a portrait of Kim Jong-il, the former Supreme Leader of North Korea, on one side, and a picture of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, a prominent landmark in Pyongyang, on the other. This coin is a rare example of a coin that features both a political leader and a national landmark. Additionally, the coin's brass composition and 23.8g weight make it stand out from other coins in circulation.
