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20 Won Sports gymnastics
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
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| Year | 2007 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | A detailed high-relief depiction of the Taedong Gate (East Gate of Pyongyang), a historic multi-tiered Korean pavilion structure, occupies the central field against a polished gilt background. The gate is rendered with fine architectural detail, including characteristic curved eaves and a raised stone foundation, surrounded by stylized foliage at the base. The circular legend in Hangul script reading 조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행 runs along the upper periphery, identifying the issuing institution. The denomination '20 WON' is inscribed in Latin characters along the lower rim. |
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| Reverse description | A male gymnast is depicted in dynamic mid-air pose performing on gymnastics rings, rendered in high relief against a polished gilt field. The figure is shown in a straddle position with arms extended, holding the rings, conveying athleticism and motion. In the lower portion of the field, a panoramic view of Daesong Fortress (대성산성) with its traditional Korean architectural structures and fortification walls is depicted in fine relief. The Chinese characters 体操 (gymnastics) appear to the left of the central figure, while the Hangul legend 대성산성 and the date 2007 are inscribed in the lower right field. The Latin legend 'SUMMER GAMES 2008' arcs along the upper periphery. |
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| Mintage | 2007 |
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