20 Won (Prinzessen Charlotte) 2003 front 20 Won (Prinzessen Charlotte) 2003 back
20 Won (Prinzessen Charlotte) 2003 photo
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20 Won Prinzessen Charlotte

2003 year
Brass 25 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Issuing bank
Central Bank of the DPRK
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
20 Won (20&nbspKPW)
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Brass
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#356362
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Docked ship with passengers, with lettering above and date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRINZESSEN CHARLOTTE VON PREUSSEN

2003

Translation: Princess Charlotte of Prussia

Interesting fact

The 20 Won (Prinzessen Charlotte) 2003 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a portrait of Princess Charlotte, the daughter of King Gojong, who ruled Korea from 1863 to 1907. This coin was issued to commemorate her birthday, and it's one of the few coins issued by North Korea that features a member of the royal family.