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20 Won Big Dance
2016 year| Brass | 25 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 20 Won |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#314029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Traditional "Sangmo dance" performer (Sangmo is a Korean folk arts hat with feathers or paper streamers called pi-ji, made of Korean paper attached to the top which is worn when dancing and moving the head around)
Script: Hangul
Lettering:
평양방문기념
상모춤
조선의 민족
Translation: Commemorate the visit to Pyongyang, Sangmo dance, Korea's people
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Big Dance) 2016 coin from North Korea features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Korean dance, known as the "Big Dance," which is a significant part of Korean folklore. The dance is performed by a group of people wearing traditional costumes, and it is often performed during special occasions and festivals. The coin's design is a nod to North Korea's rich cultural history and its efforts to preserve and promote its traditions.
