Currency - South Korean won

	Currency - South Korean won

This is the currency information page for South Korean won (KRW) - used in: South Korea. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase South Korean won (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.

Buy South Korean won at best value

	Avoid costly ATM fees and rip-off airport exchange rates by purchasing South Korean won in advance of your trip. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum Ł100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres. For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for South Korean won. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.

Avoid costly ATM fees and rip-off airport exchange rates by purchasing South Korean won in advance of your trip. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum Ł100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.

For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for South Korean won. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.

Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

	Euro:	€1 = ₩1247
	Dollar:	$1 = ₩1117
	Pound:	£1 = ₩1486

Choose other base currency:

Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: No subunits are currently in use for South Korean won.

The following denominations are currently in use for South Korean won:

Coins: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 won.

Banknotes: 1000, 5000, 10000, 50000 won.

Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

	KRW / EUR (Sep 2016)

KRW	EUR	KRW	EUR
1,000	0.80	20,000	16.04
2,000	1.60	50,000	40.10
3,000	2.41	100,000	80.19
5,000	4.01	250,000	200.48
10,000	8.02	500,000	400.96
15,000	12.03	1,000,000	801.92

	EUR / KRW (Sep 2016)

EUR	KRW	EUR	KRW
1	1,247	20	24,940
2	2,494	50	62,350
3	3,741	100	124,700
5	6,235	250	311,750
10	12,470	500	623,500
15	18,705	1,000	1,247,000

	KRW / USD (Sep 2016)

KRW	USD	KRW	USD
1,000	0.90	20,000	17.91
2,000	1.79	50,000	44.76
3,000	2.69	100,000	89.53
5,000	4.48	250,000	223.81
10,000	8.95	500,000	447.63
15,000	13.43	1,000,000	895.26

	USD / KRW (Sep 2016)

USD	KRW	USD	KRW
1	1,117	20	22,340
2	2,234	50	55,850
3	3,351	100	111,700
5	5,585	250	279,250
10	11,170	500	558,500
15	16,755	1,000	1,117,000

	KRW / GBP (Sep 2016)

KRW	GBP	KRW	GBP
1,000	0.67	20,000	13.46
2,000	1.35	50,000	33.65
3,000	2.02	100,000	67.29
5,000	3.36	250,000	168.24
10,000	6.73	500,000	336.47
15,000	10.09	1,000,000	672.95

	GBP / KRW (Sep 2016)

GBP	KRW	GBP	KRW
1	1,486	20	29,720
2	2,972	50	74,300
3	4,458	100	148,600
5	7,430	250	371,500
10	14,860	500	743,000
15	22,290	1,000	1,486,000