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5 Won Yung Hee
| Gold (.900) | 4.1666 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Yunghui (1907-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2-3 (1908-1909) |
| Calendar | Korean - Sunjong era |
| Value | 5 Won |
| Currency | Korean Empire - Won (1902-1910) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 4.1666 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24483 |
|---|---|
| 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:
五
圜
Translation: Five Won
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 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 sign the Protectorate Treaty with Japan, which gave Japan control over Korea's foreign affairs. This coin was minted as part of an effort to modernize Korea's currency and economy, but it was also a symbol of the country's loss of sovereignty. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of Korean history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (1908) | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 (1909) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Won (Yung Hee) 2-3 (1908-1909) coin.
