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20 Won Year of the Dog
2006 year| Brass | 23.6 g | 40.3 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 20 Won (20 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 23.6 g |
| Diameter | 40.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Colorized dog, date left
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
狗
2006
Lettering (regular font):
狗
2006
Translation: Dog
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Dog) 2006 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a rare image of a dog on a North Korean coin. Dogs are not commonly featured on North Korean currency, making this coin a distinctive and interesting collector's item.
