20 won Balaenopte Musculus
2001 year| Brass | 16.5 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 20 Won (20 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#351813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Whale swimming underwater
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BALAENOPTE MUSCULUS
2001
BLAUWAL
Translation: Blue whale
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Balaenopte Musculus, also known as the North Korean 20 won coin, features an image of a whale on its obverse side. This design was chosen to represent the country's efforts to protect and conserve marine life, particularly whales, which are considered an important symbol in Korean culture.
