100 Won, South Korea

100 Won, South Korea, 1970-1982 obverse image100 Won, South Korea, 1970-1982 reverse image
100 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:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (한국조폐공사), Daejeon, South Korea (1951-date)
100 Won Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.95-$210.00

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

100 Won Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The denomination in numerals above the date within a circular design

Engraver:

Kang Bak

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545-1598), Korea's national hero, with Korean legend "Bank of Korea" below.

Engraver:

Kang Bak

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

100 Won Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

백 원 한국은행

Reverse:

100 1980

100 Won Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

100 Won sizes
  • Weight:5.42 g
  • Diameter:24 mm
  • Thickness:1.6 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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