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20 Won Year of the Ox
2009 year| Brass | 27.3 g | 40 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 | 27.3 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#63033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Colorized two oxen
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
丑
2009
Lettering (regular font):
丑
2009
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Ox) 2009 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a rare design element - a portrait of Kim Il-sung, the country's founder and former leader, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features an image of a traditional Korean ox and plow. This combination of imagery is not commonly found on North Korean coins, making it a distinctive and interesting piece for collectors.
