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5 Mun Kyong ND
1888 year| Brass | 4.23 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 5 Mun (0.005) |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.23 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.56 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#44226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Mint mark at top, serial number at bottom.
Denomination right to left
*京 (Kyŏng): Kyonggi Provincial Office
Lettering:
京
五 當
十
一
Translation: Kyonggi Provincial Office series 11, Value 5
Interesting fact
The 5 Mun (Kyong) ND (1888) coin from Korea was designed with a unique blend of traditional Korean and Western influences. The obverse features a portrait of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty, while the reverse bears the inscription "大韩国·金圆" (Daehan Guk·Kin'yuan), which means "Great Han Country·Golden Circle" in Korean. This blend of traditional Korean characters and Western-style portraiture reflects the country's efforts to modernize and adopt Western practices during the late 19th century.
