FACT 1: The currency of South Korea is the South Korean Won. It’s code is KRW and & the symbol is ₩. According to our data, USD to KRW is the most popular S Korean Won exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in South Korea are: ₩1000, ₩5000, ₩10000, ₩50000. It's solely used in South Korea.

FACT 3: The won was introduced in 1962. In 2006, it became a major concern that the banknotes were being counterfeited and the new redesigns include over 10 security features in each denomination.

KGS
Kyrgystani Som

FACT 1: The currency of Kyrgystan is the Kyrgystani Som. It's code is KGS and & the symbol is лв. According to our data, USD to KGS is the most popular Kyrgystani Som exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Kyrgystan are: 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5000 som. It's solely used in Kyrgystan.

FACT 3: The som was introduced in 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble. There are several commemorative non-circulation coins made of silver and gold, and a special collector's issue of a brass 1 tyiyn coin.