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20 Won Year of the Rooster
2009 year| Brass | 8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 20 Won |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#300684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Head of a rooster, Chinese character for the tenth earthly branch, date below
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
酉
2009
Lettering (regular font):
酉
2009
Translation: Rooster
Edge
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 2009 / 酉
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Rooster) 2009 coin from North Korea is unique in that it features a rooster on one side and the North Korean coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage and national pride.
