© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
20 Won Year of the Monkey
2013 year| Copper | 23.2 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 20 Won |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23.2 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#355264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Monkey
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
申
2013
Lettering (regular font):
申
2013
Translation: Monkey
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Monkey) 2013 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a rare design element - a smiling monkey. Most coins featuring animals depict them in a more serious or regal manner, but this coin shows a playful and cheerful monkey, making it stand out from other coins in the series.
