What is the meaning of Korea’s 10 won coin design?

The designs reflect Korea’s natural and cultural heritage. The copper-clad aluminum 10 Won shows the beautiful and historic Dabotap Pagoda. The cupro-nickel 50 Won features a rice stalk. Admiral Yi Sun-sin is on the cupro-nickel 100 Won.

How many South Korean won coins are there?

The Bank of Korea issued South Korean Won coins in 7 different denominations, including this 10 South Korean won coin (old type bronze). They are part of the South Korean Won coins series. The Bank of Korea started issuing these 10 South Korean Won coins in 1966. They are currently still in circulation.

When did Korean coins come out?

New coins, denominated in won, were introduced by the Bank of Korea on August 16, 1966, in denominations of 1, 5 and 10 won, with the 1 won struck in brass and the 5 and 10 won in bronze. These were the first South Korean coins to display the date in the common era, earlier coins having used the Korean calendar.

When was the South Korean 10 100 500 won minted?

The coin was minted from 1679 to 1695. This four coin set includes the South Korean 10, 50 100 and 500 Won, dated 2016, in Uncirculated condition. The designs reflect Korea’s natural and cultural heritage.