Catalog description
This South Korean coin carries a denomination of 70,000 won and the date 2025, linking it with the 2025 APEC Summit hosted by Korea. It belongs to the modern South Korean won system introduced in 1962, while its unusually high face value clearly separates it from the coins normally encountered in everyday transactions. Its APEC theme places the issue within the broader tradition of money and medallic art used to mark international economic cooperation and Korea’s role in the Asia-Pacific region.
Struck in .999 fine silver, with a weight of 19 grams, a diameter of 35 mm, and proof quality, the piece has the presentation of a carefully prepared collector issue even though it remains associated in the catalog with the monetary system. A mintage of 7,000 pieces gives it a limited-issue character and may appeal particularly to collectors of modern Korean coinage, summit-related issues, and high-denomination won pieces. In South Korea in 2025, 70,000 won could broadly represent a restaurant bill for several people or several simple meals, depending on the city and venue; this is only a general indication of purchasing power, not an exact conversion.
Value guide
Variants, ownership, and value estimates in one place, with sale history where auction results are available.