20 won (Baleana Mystioetus) 2001 front 20 won (Baleana Mystioetus) 2001 back
20 won (Baleana Mystioetus) 2001 photo

20 won Baleana Mystioetus

2001 year
Brass 16.5 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
20 Won (20&nbspKPW)
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
References
Numista
N#351815
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Whale

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BALEANA MYSTIOETUS

2001
GROENLANDWAL

Translation: Bowhead whale

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Baleana Mystioetus coin from North Korea features a unique design of a mythical creature, which is not commonly found on coins.