Korea Currency Market Value
Current market statistics for Korean banknotes and currency based on 3,039 listings.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The highest value is found in PMG certified notes with a 384% increase. Older issues from 1953 show significant growth at 216%, while 1983 issues have declined by 49%.
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Price by year
Why? Value varies by era, with 1953 notes peaking at 48.98 and 1983 notes lowest at 7.95.
Price by circulated/uncirculated
Why? Pricing differs by condition, ranging from 17.97 for Uncirculated to 23.36 for Unknown status.
Price by certification
Why? Professional grading adds significant premiums, with PMG at 75 compared to Uncertified at 15.13.
Price by type
Why? Specialized items like Commemorative Issues command 39.99, while Specimens are lowest at 5.95.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new Korean currency item?
The median price for new items is 79.95.
How does PMG certification affect the median price?
PMG certified items have a median price of 75, which is a 384% increase.
Which year of currency has seen the largest price increase?
Currency from 1953 has seen the largest increase at 216%.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $3–$151, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 16, 2026.