20 won Globicephala Melas
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#351814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two whales swimming
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLOBICEPHALA MELAS
2001
GRINDWAL
Translation: Long-finned pilot whale
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2001 North Korean 20 won coin featuring the Globicephala melas (Black-headed Gull) is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors or special occasions.
