5 Won, South Korea

5 Won, South Korea, 1983-2023 obverse image5 Won, South Korea, 1983-2023 reverse image
5 Won coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Korea flagSouth Korea
  • Years of Minting:
    1983-2023
  • Period:
    Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (한국조폐공사), Daejeon, South Korea (1951-date)
5 Won Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$29.79

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:

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:

오 원

Reverse:

1983 5 한국은행

5 Won Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass (65% Copper, 35% Zinc)

Size

5 Won sizes
  • Weight:2.95 g
  • Diameter:20.4 mm
  • Thickness:1.34 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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