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20 Chon Yung Hee
| Silver (.800) | 4 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Yunghui (1907-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2-4 (1908-1910) |
| Calendar | Korean - Sunjong era |
| Value | 20 Chon (0.20) |
| Currency | Korean Empire - Won (1902-1910) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#21048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Denomination (in Korean hanja text) surrounded by wreath and plum flower (Imperial Seal of Korea)
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
二
十
錢
Translation: Twenty Jeon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Chon (Yung Hee) 2-4 (1908-1910) from Korea is that it was minted during a time of great change and modernization in Korea. The Yung Hee era, which spanned from 1908 to 1910, saw the country transition from a traditional kingdom to a modern, constitutional monarchy. This coin, made of silver and weighing 4 grams, was a symbol of the country's newfound modernity and its efforts to adopt Western-style currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (1908) | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 (1909) | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 (1910) | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Chon (Yung Hee) 2-4 (1908-1910) coin.
