SOUTH KOREA · 500 WON

South Korea 500 Won

Red-crowned Crane · 1982–2026

01 SERIES OVERVIEW

500 Won Coin Series

The South Korea 500 Won coin was first issued on June 12, 1982. The design features a flying crane and has remained the principal 500 Won circulation coin design through the present series.

Issuing Authority Bank of Korea

First Issued June 12, 1982

Composition Copper 75% / Nickel 25%

Weight 7.70 g

Diameter 26.50 mm

Edge Reeded (120 reeds)

02 YEAR ARCHIVE

Select Year

03 ISSUE NOTES

Special Issues

1982 First Issue · Circulation + Proof

1998 Mint Set Only

2000–2004 Circulation + Semi-proof Mint Set Issues

2020 Circulation + Proof Issue

2022–2026 Mint Set Only Issues

1985 / 1986 No recorded issue

04 SOURCES & REFERENCES

References

OFFICIAL SOURCE

Bank of Korea

Official specifications and issue information for South Korean coins.

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NUMISMATIC REFERENCE

Numista · N#1652

Catalogue reference for the South Korea 500 Won series, including year-by-year mintage records.

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