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5000 Won – South Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 42nd World Shooting Championships

South Korea

Context

Year: 1978

Issuer: South Korea

Period:

Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

New won

(since 1962)

Total mintage: 100,000

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 23 g

Silver weight: 20.70 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (90% Silver, 10% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #23

Numista: #129464

Value

Exchange value: 5000 KRW = $3.51

Bullion value: $59.87

Inflation-adjusted value: 48158.65 KRW

Obverse

Description:

Goguryeo tomb hunting mural.

Inscription:

제 42회 세계사격선수권대회

대한민국 오천원

Translation:

42nd World Shooting Championships

Republic of Korea Five Thousand Won

Script: Hangul

Language: Korean

Reverse

Description:

Circular art’s deeper meaning.

Inscription:

42nd WORLD SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 1978

5000 WON

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1978	—	80,000
1978	—	20,000	Proof

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