1000 Won (UN Forces in Korea) 4303 (1970) front 1000 Won (UN Forces in Korea) 4303 (1970) back
1000 Won (UN Forces in Korea) 4303 (1970) photo
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1000 Won UN Forces in Korea

4303 (1970) year
Silver (.999) 56 g 55 mm
Description
Issuer
South Korea
Period
Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
4303 (1970)
Calendar
Korean - Dangun
Value
1000 Won 1000 KRW = USD 0.74
Currency
New won (1962-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
56 g
Diameter
55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#15823
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Korean and UN flags with four uniformed heads left within circle

Lettering:
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
1950-1953
U.N.FORCES

Engraver: Jo Byung-soo

Interesting fact

The 1000 Won (UN Forces in Korea) 4303 (1970) coin from South Korea was minted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Forces in Korea. The coin features an image of the United Nations flag on one side and the emblem of the Republic of Korea on the other. It was made of silver (.999) and weighs 56 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, especially among numismatists who are interested in military history and international relations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
4303 (1970)  4050 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Won (UN Forces in Korea) 4303 (1970) coin.