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20 Won Year of the Monkey
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#231084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Colourised monkey, date below
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
申
2009
Lettering (regular font):
申
2009
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Monkey) 2009 coin from North Korea is a unique collector's item because it features an image of a monkey on one side and the North Korean coat of arms on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the Year of the Monkey, which is a significant event in Korean culture. Additionally, the coin's brass composition and 8g weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
