SOUTH KOREA · DENOMINATION ARCHIVE

South Korea 100 Won

Admiral Yi Sun-sin · 1970–2026

01 TYPE ARCHIVE

100 Won Coin Types

GA TYPE · 1970–1982

Ga Type

First issued November 30, 1970 · Copper-Nickel · 24.00 mm · 5.42 g

The original South Korean 100 Won circulation coin featuring Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The Ga Type remained in use until the national circulation coin redesign introduced in 1983.

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

NA TYPE · 1983–2026

Na Type

First issued January 15, 1983 · Copper-Nickel · 24.00 mm · 5.42 g

The redesigned 100 Won coin introduced in 1983. Admiral Yi Sun-sin remained the principal portrait while the layout and lettering were revised.

02 REFERENCES

Sources & References

OFFICIAL SOURCE

Bank of Korea

Official specifications and issue history for South Korean circulation coins.

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NUMISMATIC REFERENCE

Numista · Ga Type N#1037

Catalogue reference for the original 1970–1982 South Korea 100 Won type.

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NUMISMATIC REFERENCE

Numista · Na Type N#1052

Catalogue reference for the redesigned 100 Won series introduced in 1983.

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