© Yurek70
© Yurek70
20 Won Softball
2008 year| Brass | 22.46 g | 38.2 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 20 Won 20 KPW = USD 0.022 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 22.46 g |
| Diameter | 38.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#368957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Softball game scene, and Deasong Fortress
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Hangul, Latin
Lettering:
SUMMER GAMES 2008
垒球
대성산성
Translation: Softball, Daesong Fortress
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Softball) 2008 coin from North Korea is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's national sport, softball, on one side, while the other side bears the image of the Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-il. This coin is a rare example of a non-circulating coin that highlights the importance of sports in North Korean culture.
