1000 Won (5th Republic) 1981 front 1000 Won (5th Republic) 1981 back
1000 Won (5th Republic) 1981 photo
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1000 Won 5th Republic

1981 year
Copper-nickel 17 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
South Korea
Period
Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
1000 Won 1000 KRW = USD 0.74
Currency
New won (1962-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
17 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14291
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

National flag of the Republic of Korea, value below

Lettering:
대한민국 제5공화국
1000
1981 • 한국은행

Translation:
Fifth Republic of Korea
Bank of Korea

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1981 South Korean 1000 Won coin features an image of the famous Korean king, Sejong the Great, on its obverse side. Sejong the Great is known for his contributions to the development of the Korean alphabet, Hangul, and is considered one of the most important figures in Korean history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  18000 - - - - - -

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