Bank of Korea

1000 Won – South Korea

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Yeosu World Expo 2012

Context

Year: 2012

Issuer: South Korea

Period:

(since 1948)

Currency:

(since 1962)

Total mintage: 40,000

Material

Diameter: 28.2 mm

Weight: 10.1 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Trimetallic (Brass center, Copper-nickel inner ring, Brass outer ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #127

Numista: #64606

Value

Exchange value: 1000 KRW = $0.69

Inflation-adjusted value: 1289.79 KRW

Obverse

Inscription:

여수세계박람회

한국은행 • 2012 • 천원

Translation:

Yeosu World Expo

Bank of Korea • 2012 • 1000 Won

Script: Hangul

Language: Korean

Reverse

Inscription:

The Living Ocean and Coast

Expo 2012

Yeosu Korea

The Bank of Korea • 1000 Won

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2012	—	40,000

💎 Very Rare