5 Won, South Korea

5 Won, South Korea, 1966-1970 obverse image5 Won, South Korea, 1966-1970 reverse image
5 Won coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Korea flagSouth Korea
  • Years of Minting:
    1966-1970
  • Period:
    Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
5 Won Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.76-$99.00

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

5 Won Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Bank name and Denomination, date below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Geobukseon (Turtle Ship), Korean battleship used from the 15th to the 19th century

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

5 Won Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

오원 한국은행

Reverse:

THE BANK OF KOREA 1966 5

5 Won Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass (88% Copper, 12% Zinc)

Size

5 Won sizes
  • Weight:3.09 g
  • Diameter:20.4 mm
  • Thickness:1.33 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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