10 Won, South Korea

10 Won, South Korea, 1970-1982 obverse image10 Won, South Korea, 1970-1982 reverse image
10 Won coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Korea flagSouth Korea
  • Years of Minting:
    1970-1982
  • Period:
    Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (한국조폐공사), Daejeon, South Korea (1951-date)
10 Won Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.69-$120.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

10 Won Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The value to the right of the issuer above the date

Engraver:

Kang Bak

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Dabotap Pagoda, located in Gyeongju, one of the national treasures of South Korea along with the value and "Bank of Korea" (Hangul)

Engraver:

Kang Bak

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

10 Won Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

십 원 한국은행

Reverse:

10 THE BANK OF KOREA 1970

10 Won Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass (65% copper, 35% zinc)

Size

10 Won sizes
  • Weight:4.06 g
  • Diameter:22.86 mm
  • Thickness:1.4 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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