Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)
The Currency Museum of Korea, established in 1988, is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features about 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials. Additionally, there is an experiential space where visitors can learn about the currency production process and its historical significance, providing significant educational benefits.
Introduction Information
- Opening Hours
- 10:00-17:00
- Fee
- Free
- Holiday
- Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
- Parking
- Available
- Parkingfee
- Free
- Inquiry/Information
- +82-42-870-1200
- Initial Registration Date
- 2012-07-06 19:33
- Last Updated
- 2025-10-23 14:30
- Inquiry
- +82-42-870-1200
- Homepage
- museum.komsco.com
- Address
- [34132] 80-67 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
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