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20 Won Year of the Rooster
2005 year| Brass | 24.2 g | 40.2 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 20 Won (20 KPW) |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 24.2 g |
| Diameter | 40.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Colorized rooster, date right
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
雞
2005
Lettering (regular font):
雞
2005
Translation: Rooster
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Rooster) 2005 coin from North Korea is a unique collector's item because it features a rare design element - a latent image. When viewed at a certain angle, the coin appears to have a shiny, mirror-like surface. However, when tilted at a different angle, the image of a rooster becomes visible, giving the coin a distinctive and eye-catching feature. This latent image technology is a result of a complex minting process and adds to the coin's rarity and value among collectors.
