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5 Chon Gwang Mu - Japanese Protectorate
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4.5 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Gwangmu (1897-1907) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 9-11 (1905-1907) |
| Calendar | Korean - Gwangmu era |
| Value | 5 Chon (0.05) |
| Currency | Japanese Protectorate - Won (1905-1910) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Denomination (in Korean hanja text) surrounded by wreath and plum flower (Imperial Seal of Korea)
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
五
錢
Translation: Five Jeon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Chon coin from Korea's Gwang Mu period (1905-1907) is interesting because it was produced during a time of great change and political tension in Korea. The coin was issued during the Japanese protectorate over Korea, which lasted from 1905 to 1910. This period saw the Japanese government exert increasing control over Korea's internal affairs, leading to the eventual annexation of Korea by Japan in 1910. The 5 Chon coin is a tangible reminder of this complex and tumultuous period in Korean history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 (1905) | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 (1907) | 16000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Chon (Gwang Mu - Japanese Protectorate) 9-11 (1905-1907) coin.
