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Currency of South Korea — South Korean Won (KRW ₩)
🇰🇷 Official currency of South Korea
Currency Name South Korean Won
Currency Code KRW
Symbol ₩
Subunit 100 Jeon = 1 Won
Central Bank Bank of Korea
Banknotes
₩1,000₩5,000₩10,000₩50,000
Coins
₩1₩5₩10₩50₩100₩500
Did You Know?
The ₩50,000 note features Shin Saimdang, a 16th-century artist and calligrapher — the first woman on a Korean banknote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the currency of South Korea?
The official currency of South Korea is the South Korean Won (KRW), symbolized by ₩. It is managed by the Bank of Korea.
What are the denominations of the South Korean Won?
South Korean Won banknotes come in denominations of ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000, ₩50,000. Coins are available as ₩1, ₩5, ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, ₩500.
What is the subunit of the South Korean Won?
The South Korean Won is divided into 100 jeons. So 1 Won = 100 jeons.