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20 Won Wanggon
2002 year| Brass | 16.1 g | 35.1 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 20 Won (20 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 16.1 g |
| Diameter | 35.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#327309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Taejo Wang Geon, First king and founder of the Goryeo dynasty
Scripts: Hangul, Latin
Lettering:
FIRST KING OF KOREYO DYNASTY WANGGON
고려태조
왕
건
918-943
Juche 91 (2002)
Translation: Great Progenitor Wang Geon (Taejo of Goryeo)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Wanggon) 2002 coin from North Korea features the iconic image of the Supreme Leader Kim Jong-il, highlighting his contributions to the country's economic and political development.
