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20 Won Seated Gold and Bronze Buddha Statue
2014 year| Copper | - | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of the DPRK |
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 20 Won |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#355362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated gold and bronze Buddha statue with lettering inset and date below
Script: Hangul
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Seated Gold and Bronze Buddha Statue) coin from North Korea features a unique design that showcases a seated Buddha statue made of gold and bronze. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not meant to be used as a form of payment or currency, but rather as a collectible item. It is made of copper, which gives it a distinctive reddish-brown color. This coin is an interesting fact for collectors and enthusiasts of numismatics, as it highlights the unique cultural and artistic aspects of North Korea.
