20 Won (Yeon Gaesomun) 2003 front 20 Won (Yeon Gaesomun) 2003 back
20 Won (Yeon Gaesomun) 2003 photo
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20 Won Yeon Gaesomun

2003 year
Brass - 40 mm
Description
Issuer
North Korea
Period
Democratic People's Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
20 Won 20 KPW = USD 0.022
Currency
Second Won (1959-2009)
Composition
Brass
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#65024
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Helmeted head with 2 antenna-horns, date below

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Won (Yeon Gaesomun) 2003 non-circulating coin from North Korea, made of Brass, features an image of General Yeon Gaesomun, a prominent military leader and statesman during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392 CE). This coin was issued to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of General Yeon's birth.