20 Won (Year of the Ox) 2010 front 20 Won (Year of the Ox) 2010 back
20 Won (Year of the Ox) 2010 photo
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20 Won Year of the Ox

2010 year
Aluminium 8.5 g 45.1 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
45.1 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#324532
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

12-year cycle of animals of the Chinese calendar, Ox at center, denomination below

Scripts: Hangul, Latin

Lettering:


20 WON

Translation: Ox

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Won (Year of the Ox) 2010 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a rare ox design, which is not commonly found on coins. The ox is considered a symbol of strength and hard work in many cultures, and its inclusion on the coin may represent the country's agricultural history and reliance on manual labor. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of aluminum and weighs only 8.5 grams makes it a lightweight and easily portable collector's item.