20 Won Taekwondo
2001 year| Brass | 28 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 20 Won 20 KPW = USD 0.022 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#201097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Taekwondo jump kick, date below
Scripts: Hangul, Latin
Lettering:
KOREAN TAEKWON-DO
조선
태권도
Juche 90 (2001)
Translation: North Korean Taekwondo
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Taekwondo) 2001 coin from North Korea features a unique design that showcases the country's national sport, Taekwondo. The coin's obverse side features the iconic Taekwondo pattern, also known as the "yin and yang" symbol, which represents the harmony and balance of the body and mind. The reverse side features a stylized image of a Taekwondo practitioner in a dynamic pose, demonstrating the sport's emphasis on speed, agility, and power. This coin is a rare and interesting collectible for anyone interested in numismatics, martial arts, or North Korean culture.
