20 Won Schwertwal
2001 year| Brass | 16.50 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 | 16.50 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#351809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Whale interacting with persons in a boat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCHWERTWAL
2001
Translation: Orca (Killer whale)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Schwertwal) 2001 coin from North Korea features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a Schwertwal, a mythical creature that is said to have the body of a horse and the head of an eagle. This coin is considered rare and highly sought after by collectors due to its limited mintage and the fact that it was never circulated.
