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100 Hwan
4292 (1959) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6.74 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Korea (한국은행) |
| Period | Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 4292 (1959) |
| Calendar | Korean - Dangun |
| Value | 100 Hwan |
| Currency | Hwan (1953-1962) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 10 June 1962 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Syngman Rhee, value, bank title (Hangul). Syngman Rhee or Yi Seungman (1875-1965) was the first president of South Korea from 1948 to 1960.
Script: Hangul
Lettering:
백
환
한국은행
Translation:
One Hundred Hwan
Bank of Korea
Edge
Reeded
Comment
According to official US mint records, 360,000 of this type were minted in 1959 and 49,640,000 were minted in 1960.KM3 100 Hwan was withdrawn from circulation 06/19/1962 & melted.
Interesting fact
The 100 Hwan coin was designed by renowned sculptor and artist, Kim Seok-ju, who is known for his works that reflect Korea's cultural heritage and history. The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Syngman Rhee, the first president of South Korea, while the reverse features the Taegeuk symbol, which represents the balance and harmony of yin and yang, and is a symbol of the Korean nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4292 (1959) | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Hwan 4292 (1959) coin.
