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20 Won Year of the Horse
2009 year| Brass | 8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 20 Won 20 KPW = USD 0.022 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#20242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Colourised horse within circle, date below
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
午
2009
Lettering (regular font):
午
2009
Translation: Horse
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Horse) 2009 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a rare design element - a portrait of Kim Jong-il, the former Supreme Leader of North Korea, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features a stylized image of a horse. This coin was issued as part of a series of coins celebrating the Chinese Lunar Calendar, and the horse is a symbol of strength, courage, and loyalty in Korean culture.
