Korean Coinage Timeline

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996
The first Korean coins are minted by the Goryeo Dynasty.
1097
The Goryeo king, Sukjong, mints copper coins in Korea.
1101
The unbyong (aka hwalgu) silver vases are first made and used as currency in Korea.
1102
The Goryeo king, Sukjong, mints a second issue of copper coins in Korea.