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20 Won Year of the Dragon
2009 year| Brass | 8 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 20 Won |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#224750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Dragon) 2009 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a rare image of a dragon on a North Korean coin. Dragons are typically associated with good luck and prosperity in Korean culture, and this coin is a rare example of the symbol being used on a North Korean coin. Additionally, the coin's brass composition and 8g weight make it stand out from other coins in the series, which are typically made of a different metal and have a different weight.
