Korean money is called 원, Won. The amount seems to be very high compared to dollar or pound.
The currency rate is about 50 pence. Actually the color of the money is no longer red. Recent 천원 is printed with blue color and the size is a bit smaller.
The name of the person described on the paper is Lee Hwang ( 이황) one of the greatest men of Korea
This is 오천원 ( Five thousands won)
The currency rate is about 2 pounds and 50 pence. The person on the paper is also one of the greatest men of Korea. Looks like my grandfather :)
This one is my favorite money called 만원 ( 10 thousands won)
It equals to 5 pounds
It used to be highest paper money in Korea before new one was made. The person shown on the paper is 세종대왕 ( Sae Jong Dae Wang) He was the king of Joseon and made Hangul that Korean people use.
오만원 ( 50 thousands won)
It is the highest paper money in Korea. The first woman printed on the money.
It equals to 25 pounds. The name of the person is Sin Sa Im Dang. She was also a great woman. I assume that some people would think that her achievement was greater than Sae Jong Dae Wang as the currency rate is higher.
However, that is not true. She was also a great woman, whereas i think the money with Sae Jong Dae Wang should be much more valuable.
In anyway, those are the money used in Korea! Be aware of them before you travel to Korea :D
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