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20 Won Trans-Atlantic Sail Steamship Helena Sloman
2003 year| Brass | 25 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of the DPRK |
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 20 Won (20 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#352209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Trans-Atlantic Sail Steamship Helena Sloman
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HELENA SLOMAN
2003
Interesting fact
The Trans-Atlantic Sail Steamship Helena Sloman, featured on the 20 Won non-circulating coin from North Korea, was a ship that was built in 1876 and became famous for its role in the Korean immigration to the United States. It transported many Korean immigrants from the port city of Incheon to the United States, particularly to the state of Hawaii, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The ship's historic significance and the fact that it has been commemorated on a coin highlight the important role that it played in the history of Korean immigration.
