20 Won (Tops) 2003 front 20 Won (Tops) 2003 back
20 Won (Tops) 2003 photo
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20 Won Tops

2003 year
Bronze - 40 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
20 Won 20 KPW = USD 0.022
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#65030
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Children spinning tops, date below

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Won (Tops) 2003 coin from North Korea made of Bronze features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. On the obverse side of the coin, there's an image of a traditional Korean drum, known as a "janggu," which is a symbol of Korean culture and music. The drum is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs that add to the coin's aesthetic appeal. The reverse side of the coin features the national emblem of North Korea, which consists of a centrally-placed red star surrounded by a wreath of rice ears and a ribbon bearing the inscription "DPRK" (Democratic People's Republic of Korea). This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in North Korean currency.