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20 Won Yung Hee
| Gold (.900) | 16.6666 g | 28.8 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Sunjong (1907-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2-3 (1908-1909) |
| Calendar | Korean - Sunjong era |
| Value | 20 Won |
| Currency | Korean Empire - Won (1902-1910) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 16.6666 g |
| Diameter | 28.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination (in Korean hanja text) surrounded by wreath and plum flower (Imperial Seal of Korea)
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
二
十
園
Translation: Twenty Won
Comment
Reported mintages for Year 2 (1908) of 40,000 exist, but few are known today.Reported mintages for Year 3 (1909) of 25,000 exist, but only 2 are known today.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Won (Yung Hee) 2-3 coin from Korea is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was produced in 1908-1909, just a few years after Korea was forced to open its ports to foreign trade and commerce, and as the country was struggling to adapt to the demands of modernization and Westernization. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a symbol of Korea's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (1908) | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 (1909) | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Won (Yung Hee) 2-3 (1908-1909) coin.
