© Rice and Cloth Department
© Rice and Cloth Department
1 Mun Hye ND
1806 year| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| King | Sunjo (1800-1834) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1806 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#200941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom, and Sun at left
*惠 (Hye): Rice and Cloth Department
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
惠
十
二
Translation: Rice and Cloth Department, series 12
Comment
Please be aware that there are two different Rice and Cloth Departments:- 宣 (Sŏn) which started in 1742
- 惠 (Hye) which started in 1806
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Hye) ND (1806) coin was used as a means of currency during the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910. The coin was made of copper and had a square shape with rounded corners, which was unique compared to other coins of the time. The coin was also known as the "hye" coin, which means "bright" or "new" in Korean. The 1 Mun (Hye) ND (1806) coin was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the country's economic development during that period.
