© Yurek70
© Yurek70
20 Won Volleyball
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#372008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Volleyball scene, Daesong Fortress
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Hangul, Latin
Lettering:
SUMMER GAMES 2008
排球
대성산성
2008
Translation: Volleyball Daesong Fortress
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Volleyball) 2008 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a volleyball player in action on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the National Emblem of North Korea, which includes a depiction of Mount Paektu, a sacred mountain in Korean culture. This coin was issued to commemorate the 2008 Olympic Games, which were held in Beijing, China.
