South Korean Won
KRW
The money
The Bank of Korea announced in early 2006 its intention to redesign the 10 won coin by the end of that year. With the increasing manufacturing price, then at 38 won per 10 won coin, and rumours that some people had been melting the coins to make jewellery, the redesign was needed to make the coin more cost effective to produce. The new coin is made of copper-coated aluminium with a reduced diameter of 18 mm, and a weight of 1.22 g. Its visual design is the same as the old coin. The new coin was issued on December 18, 2006
- Currency
- South Korean Won
- Code
- KRW
- Symbol
- ₩
- One Australian dollar
- 934.7592 KRW
Bank notes
- ₩1000
- ₩2000
- ₩5000
- ₩10000
- ₩50000
Coins
- ₩1
- ₩5
- ₩10
- ₩50
- ₩100
- ₩500
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in South Korea
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Won | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 40,000 | A$42.79 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 1,250 | A$1.34 |
| Bottle of water | 844 | A$0.90 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 934.7592 KRW, our online rate as at 20 Sep 2026, 17:39. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in KRW, using the same rate as the figures above.