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20 Won Year of the Tiger ND
2011 year| Brass | 24.5 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 20 Won |
| Currency | Third Won (2009-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 24.5 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#327694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tiger
6 cycle years of Tiger zodiak listed below
Script: Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
寅
1962-1974-1986-1998-2010-2022
Lettering (regular font):
寅
1962-1974-1986-1998-2010-2022
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (Year of the Tiger) ND (2011) coin from North Korea is notable for its unique design, which features a tiger's head on the obverse (front side) and the National Emblem of North Korea on the reverse (back side). The tiger is a symbol of strength and courage in Korean culture, and it's believed to bring good luck and prosperity. The coin's design is a nod to the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the natural world.
