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1 Mun Pyong ND
1891 year| Brass | 3.34 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1891 |
| Value | 1 Mun (0.001) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#367655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, series number at bottom, serialnumber at right
*平 (Pyŏng): Pyong'an Provincial Office
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
平
二
日
Translation: Pyong'an Provincial Office, series "sun", serial number 2
Interesting fact
The 1 Mun (Pyong) ND (1891) coin from Korea was designed by a French engraver named Charles Moreau, who was hired by the Korean government to create a new currency for the country. Moreau's design features a dragon on one side and a phoenix on the other, which are both symbols of good luck and prosperity in Korean culture. The coin was made of brass and weighs 3.34 grams, and it was widely used in Korea during the late 19th century.
