20 Won (Training Ships) 2007 front 20 Won (Training Ships) 2007 back
20 Won (Training Ships) 2007 photo
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20 Won Training Ships

2007 year
Brass 16 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2007
Value
20 Won 20 KPW = USD 0.022
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Brass
Weight
16 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#368904
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

German school ship, Prinzess Eitel Friedrich with furled sails

Scripts: Hangul, Latin

Lettering:
100JAHRE DEUTSCHER SCHULSCHIFF-VEREIN
도이췰란드 교육선 련합 100 주년

1900-2000
PRINZESS EITEL FRIEDRICH

Translation: 100th Anniversary of German Training Ship

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Won (Training Ships) 2007 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a rare design element - a sailboat. This is unusual for a coin from North Korea, as most of their coins feature images of political leaders or national symbols. Additionally, the sailboat on the coin is depicted in a stylized manner, with bold lines and bright colors, giving it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. This coin is a rare and interesting example of North Korean numismatics.