© Stalevar
© Stalevar
20 Won
2005 year| Bronze | 23.00 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 20 Won 20 KPW = USD 0.022 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.00 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cheomseongdae astronomical observatory (built in 632-647)
Description surround the tower
Date below flanked by ornament
Lettering:
첨성대
瞻星臺
Translation:
'Cheomseongdae' means star-gazing tower in:
1) (Hangul language above tower)
2) (Hanja language above tower in brackets)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Juche Year - 94Weight may vary around 23.00 grams
Interesting fact
The 20 Won 2005 coin from North Korea features the iconic Juche Tower, a monumental structure located in the capital city of Pyongyang, which symbolizes the country's independence and self-reliance.
