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The South Korean Won is the primary currency of South Korea. This currency is used by an estimated 51,635,256 people. Based on our estimate, South Korean Won is the #24 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the South Korean Won is "KRW". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 410. The currency symbol for the Won is "₩".
South Korean Won conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
KRW Currency Demographics
The primary country using the South Korean Won is South Korea.
There are approximately 51,635,256 people around the world who use the South Korean Won. The South Korean Won is the #24 most used widely currency is the world.
51,635,256 user population
Ranked #24 in the worldKRW Exchange Rates
1 South Korean Won equals:
† Rates last updated at 10 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
KRW Currency Facts
KRW Details
| ISO 4217 Code | KRW |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 410 |
| Unit Name | Won |
| Symbol | ₩ |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
KRW Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. |
| Minor Units | N.a. |
| Frequently Used banknotes | ₩1000, ₩5000, ₩10000, ₩50000 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | ₩100, ₩500 |
| Rarely Used Coins | ₩1, ₩5, ₩10, ₩50 |
KRW Issuance
| Central Bank | The Bank of Korea |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://eng.bok.or.kr/ |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 51,635,256 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #24 |
| KRW Inflation Rate | 1.48% |
| Inflation Rank | #89 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 KRW Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the The Bank of Korea. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in South Korean Won may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Lunar New Year's Eve | February 4, 2019 | Closed |
| Lunar New Year | February 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Lunar New Year | February 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Independence Movement Day | March 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Children's Day | May 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Buddha's Birthday | May 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Memorial Day | June 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Liberation Day | August 15, 2019 | Closed |
| Harvest Moon Festival Eve | September 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Harvest Moon Festival Day | September 13, 2019 | Closed |
| Harvest Moon Festival Holiday | September 14, 2019 | Closed |
| National Foundation Day | October 3, 2019 | Closed |
| Hangul Day | October 9, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2019 | Closed |