South Korea 1984 500 won

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was introduced in 1982. It is still in production as of 2024, altho the last date listed in the SCWC is 2012. The last date struck for circulation was 2017. With US$1 = 1159 won (as of April 2019), this coin has a face value of 43¢. The obverse features the Manchurian or red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis). Despite being endangered, it is revered as a symbol of good luck in Japan, Korea and China.

Recorded mintage: 70,000,000.

Specification: 7.7 g, copper-nickel, 26.5 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 27.

Source:

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

Link to:

• South Korea 1972 50 won
• 1983 won
• 1983 5 won
• 1983 10 won
• 1983 50 won
• 1984 100 won
• South Korea 1986 25000 won
• 2006 500 won
• Coins and currency dated 1984
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