South Korean 100 Won
OriginSouth Korea
First Minted1983
MaterialCopper-Nickel
TypeCoin
About South Korean 100 Won
Features Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the legendary Korean naval commander who defeated the Japanese navy using ironclad turtle ships in the 1590s. The 100 won coin is one of the most recognizable Korean coins. Worth about 7 US cents. The reverse features the ships of Admiral Yi. Over 2 billion have been minted since 1983. The coin is essential for everyday transactions in South Korea.
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