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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 |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#47283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, series number at bottom, serialnumber at left
*平 (Pyŏng): Pyong'an Provincial Office
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
平
一
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-Auguste Pégot, who was hired by the Korean government to create a new currency for the country. Pégot's design featured a combination of traditional Korean motifs, such as the taegeuk symbol (which represents the balance and harmony of yin and yang) and the eight trigrams from the I Ching, along with Western-style numerals and lettering. This blend of East and West was intended to reflect Korea's desire to modernize and engage with the global community while still maintaining its cultural heritage.
