1 Mun Kae ND
1836 year| Bronze | 4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| King | Heonjong (1834-1849) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1836 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#387080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, character for "sun" (日, il) at bottom, and serial number at right.
*開 (Kae): Kaesong Township Military Office
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
開
八
日
Translation: Kaesong Township Military Office, series "sun", serial number 8
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Kae) ND (1836) coin from Korea was used as a means of currency during the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910. The coin was made of bronze and had a diameter of 24 mm. Despite its small size, it was an important part of the Korean economy at the time, and many everyday transactions were conducted using these coins. It's interesting to note that the design of the coin has remained relatively unchanged over the years, with the obverse side featuring the Korean characters "광광복" (gwangbok), which means "bright blessings," and the reverse side featuring the denomination "1 Mun" in Korean characters. This consistency in design reflects the cultural and historical significance of the coin in Korean society.
