5000 Won (Jegi Chagi) 1987 front 5000 Won (Jegi Chagi) 1987 back
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5000 Won Jegi Chagi

1987 year
Silver (.925) 16.8100 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
South Korea
Period
Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1987
Value
5000 Won 5000 KRW = USD 3.72
Currency
New won (1962-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16.8100 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#23042
Rarity index
48%

Reverse

Jegichagi players

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XXIV OLYMPIAD SEOUL 1988
5000 WON

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 1987 5000 Won silver coin was issued to commemorate the 1988 Seoul Olympics, which was a significant event in South Korea's history. The coin's design features the Olympic rings and the Taegeuk symbol, which represents the harmony and balance of yin and yang in Korean culture. The coin's mintage was limited to 20,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and Olympic memorabilia collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  227500 - - - - - -

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