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1 Won
| Brass (60% Copper, 40% Zinc) | 1.7 g | 17.2 mm |
| Issuer | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Korea (한국은행) |
| Period | Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1966-1967 |
| Value | 1 Won 1 KRW = USD 0.00074 |
| Currency | New won (1962-date) |
| Composition | Brass (60% Copper, 40% Zinc) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE
BANK
OF
KOREA
1967 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Won coin from South Korea was designed by renowned sculptor and artist, Kim Seok-ju, who is known for his works that reflect Korean culture and history. The obverse of the coin features the value "1 Won" in Korean characters, while the reverse features a stylized depiction of a phoenix, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Korean culture. The coin's design was meant to represent the country's economic growth and prosperity during the 1960s.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 48500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Won 1966-1967 coin.
