20 Won Brontosaurus
2007 year| Brass | 28 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 20 Won 20 KPW = USD 0.022 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#151670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Brontosauruses (right, sauropod) looking back
in front of trees and a stylized mountains at the back
legend: (left-top, subject) PREHISTORIC ANIMALS
(top-right, spacer/dot) •
(bottom, former name) BRONTOSAURUS
Lettering: PREHISTORIC ANIMALS • BRONTOSAURUS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Brontosaurus meaning "thunder lizard" is a genus of gigantic quadruped sauropod dinosaurs. Brontosauruses (or brontosauri) had long, thin necks and small heads adapted for a herbivorous lifestyle; bulky, heavy torsos; and long, whip-like tails. The various species lived during the late Jurassic epoch in the Morrison Formation of North America and were extinct by the end of the Jurassic. Adult brontosauruses are estimated to weigh up to 15 tonnes (15 long tons; 17 short tons) and measure up to 22 metres (72 ft) long.Interesting fact
The Brontosaurus featured on the 20 Won coin from North Korea is actually a misidentification of a dinosaur. The creature depicted on the coin is actually a Sauroposeidon, not a Brontosaurus. Sauroposeidon was a type of sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous period, around 110 million years ago. It had a long neck and tail, and was herbivorous. The mistake in identification is likely due to the fact that the coin was designed based on a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the dinosaur's name.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Won (Brontosaurus) 2007 coin.
