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20 Won Year of the Rat
2008 year| Brass | 24.6 g | 40 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 | 24.6 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#231485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two colorized rats and grapes
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
子
1972-1984-1996-2008-2020-2032
Lettering (regular font):
子
1972-1984-1996-2008-2020-2032
Translation: Rat
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Rat) 2008 coin from North Korea is a unique collector's item because it features an image of a rat on the obverse side, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Korean culture.
