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20 Won Year of the Monkey
2008 year| Brass | 24.9 g | 40.2 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 20 Won (20 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 24.9 g |
| Diameter | 40.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Colourised monkey, date right
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
申
2008
Lettering (regular font):
申
2008
Translation: Monkey
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Monkey) 2008 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 is significant because monkeys are not commonly featured on coins in North Korea, making this coin a rare and interesting addition to any collection.
