100 Won coin (Admiral Yi Sun-sin, 1983-present)

100 Won — Admiral Yi Sun-sin (Issued 1983-present)

The 100 Won is a current circulation coin of the South Korean won, issued from 1983 and still in use today. It is struck in copper-nickel, an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel, giving it a hard-wearing silvery finish. The coin is round, weighs 5.42 grams and measures 24 mm across, making it a familiar mid-value piece in everyday cash use.

The obverse depicts Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545-1598), regarded as Korea’s national hero, facing the viewer and dividing the denomination. The lettering reads “백 원”, meaning “One hundred Won”.

The reverse shows the value above the issuer name and below the date. The lettering reads “2002 100 한국은행”, giving the year, the face value and the Bank of Korea as the issuing authority.

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