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10 Won
| Brass (88% Copper, 12% Zinc) | 4.22 g | 22.86 mm |
| Issuer | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1966-1970 |
| Value | 10 Won 10 KRW = USD 0.0074 |
| Currency | New won (1962-date) |
| Composition | Brass (88% Copper, 12% Zinc) |
| Weight | 4.22 g |
| Diameter | 22.86 mm |
| Thickness | 1.38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Bank name and denomination and the issuer name below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
THE BANK OF KOREA 1967
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although termed "Commercial Bronze" these coins are not actually made bronze as the alloy contains no tin.The master dies and coining dies for this coin were made in London by the private medallist firm, John Pinches.*
Interesting fact
The 10 Won coin from South Korea, minted between 1966 and 1970, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "round-square" shape, which is a combination of a round and square shape. This distinctive shape makes it easily recognizable and sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 10600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 22500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 35000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 46500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 157000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Won 1966-1970 coin.
