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South Korean hwan
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Later contribution1868
Japanese silver monme / ginme accountingDocumented · Later contributionPredecessor1871
Japanese ryōDocumentedPredecessor1905–1946
Japanese yenDocumentedPredecessor1953
Korean yen / won before the North–South currency separationDocumentedThis currency
South Korean hwanDates, conversion terms and evidence 4 connections
Japanese ryō Japanese yen
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1868DocumentedLater contribution or absorption
Read the evidence and qualifications ↗Korean yen / won before the North–South currency separation South Korean hwan
Read the evidence and qualifications ↗Japanese yen Korean yen / won before the North–South currency separation
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South Korean hwanLater absorptionKRW
South Korean won1962DocumentedLater contribution or absorption
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South Korean hwanLater absorption1962
South Korean wonDocumented · Later contributionDates, conversion terms and evidence 1 connection
South Korean hwan South Korean won
1962DocumentedLater contribution or absorption
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