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20 Won World's First Metal types for printing
2005 year| Brass | 22.4 g | 40.2 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 20 Won 20 KPW = USD 0.022 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 22.4 g |
| Diameter | 40.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#34274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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Interesting fact
The 2005 North Korean 20 Won coin was part of a limited-edition series commemorating the 60th anniversary of the country's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. The coin features an image of a printing press on one side and the national emblem of North Korea on the other. It was made of brass and had a unique triangular shape, which made it stand out from other coins. Additionally, the coin had a very low mintage of only 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
