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20 Won Year of the Horse
| Brass | 23.7 g | 40.2 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2008-2014 |
| Value | 20 Won (20 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 23.7 g |
| Diameter | 40.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Colourised horse, date left
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
午
2008
Lettering (regular font):
午
2008
Translation: Horse
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Horse) 2008-2014 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a design of a horse on one side and the North Korean coat of arms on the other, which is a departure from the usual depiction of the country's leaders on its currency.
