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5 Warn King Gojong
495 (1886) year| Gold plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 495 (1886) |
| Calendar | Korean - Joseon era |
| Value | 5 Warn |
| Currency | Kingdom of Joseon - Mun (1633-1892) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#27320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination in wreath
Lettering:
五
圜
Translation: Five Warn
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Warn (King Gojong) 495 (1886) from Korea, made of gold-plated copper, is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Gojong, who was the last king of the Joseon Dynasty and the first emperor of the Korean Empire. The coin was part of a series of currency reforms implemented by King Gojong in an effort to modernize Korea's economy and align it with international standards. The Pattern 5 Warn coin was intended to replace the traditional Korean currency, the "mun," and was designed to resemble the Japanese yen, which was the dominant currency in East Asia at the time. However, the coin never entered circulation and only a small number of pattern coins were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
