20 000 Won (World Cup) 2002 front 20 000 Won (World Cup) 2002 back
20 000 Won (World Cup) 2002 photo
© Soler y Llach

20 000 Won World Cup

2002 year
Gold (.999) 15.55 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
South Korea
Period
Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
20 000 Won 20 000 KRW = USD 15
Currency
New won (1962-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111411
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

World Cup venues on map.

Lettering:
SEOUL . BUSAN . DAEGU . INCEHON . GWANGJU . DAEJEON . ULSAN . SUWON . JEONJU . SEOGWIPO
20000 WON
2002 FIFA WORLD CUP KOREA JAPAN TM

Interesting fact

The 2002 South Korean World Cup 20,000 Won gold coin has a unique feature - it has a frosted finish, which gives it a distinctive look and feel. This frosted finish was achieved through a special minting process that creates a textured, matte surface. This feature adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal and makes it stand out from other coins.