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1 Mun Ki 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#200938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, seriales at bottom, serial number at left
*圻 (Ki): Kwangju Township Military Office in Kyonggi Province
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
圻
六
天
Translation: Kwangju Township Military Office, series "heaven", serial number 6
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Ki) ND (1836) coin from Korea was made of bronze, which was a common material used for coins in ancient times. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was produced during a time when Korea was under Japanese colonial rule. The coin's design features the Korean symbol for "mun," which represents the country's currency, and the Japanese character for "ki," which means "base metal." This coin is a unique example of how cultural exchange and political influence can be reflected in currency.
