South Korea 1968 5 won

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck for circulation in 1966-70. All dates are common. The subsequent type (KM 5a) was reduced in weight. It is still theoretically legal tender but inflation has rendered it worthless. South Korea is today a prosperous nation filled with teenagers playing video games. However, in 1968, South Korea was still recovering from the devastation of the Korean War (1950-53) which more or less flattened the entire country.

Recorded mintage: 20,000,000.

Specification: 3.09 g, brass, 20.4 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 5.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1967 5 won
• 1969 won
• 1971 5 won
• Coins and currency dated 1968