20 Won (Year of the Monkey) 2010 front 20 Won (Year of the Monkey) 2010 back
20 Won (Year of the Monkey) 2010 photo
© zdravko

20 Won Year of the Monkey

2010 year
Aluminium 8.5 g 45 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2010
Value
20 Won
Currency
Third Won (2009-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
45 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#26835
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Monkey in centre of Zodiac

Lettering: 20 WON

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2010 North Korea 20 Won Year of the Monkey coin is a unique collector's item because it features an image of a monkey on the obverse side, which is not a common design element in North Korean coinage. The monkey is depicted climbing a tree, symbolizing agility and cleverness, which are traits associated with the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese zodiac. This coin is a rare example of a North Korean coin that showcases a non-political design, making it stand out from other coins issued by the country.