5000 Won (Boys spinning top) 1988 front 5000 Won (Boys spinning top) 1988 back
5000 Won (Boys spinning top) 1988 photo
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5000 Won Boys spinning top

1988 year
Silver (.925) 16.8100 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
South Korea
Period
Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
5000 Won 5000 KRW = USD 3.72
Currency
New won (1962-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16.8100 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#23044
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

Boys spinning top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XXIV OLYMPIAD SEOUL 1988
5000 WON

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of two boys playing with a spinning top, which is a traditional Korean game. The design is meant to symbolize the importance of play and childhood in Korean culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  227500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Won (Boys spinning top) 1988 coin.