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100 Won 5th Republic
1981 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 100 Won 100 KRW = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | New won (1962-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
South Korean flag above value flanked by flames
Script: Hangul
Lettering:
대한민국 제5공화국
100
1981 • 한국은행
Translation:
Fifth Republic of Korea
Bank of Korea
Interesting fact
The 1981 South Korean 100 Won coin features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Kim Il-sung, the founder and first leader of North Korea. Despite being issued by South Korea, the coin bears an image of Kim Il-sung, highlighting the complex political history and tensions between the two nations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Won (5th Republic) 1981 coin.
