Empire of Korea
Country in Korea (1897-1910)
Location: Korea
Capital City: Hanseong (modern Seoul)
Government type: Constitutional Monarchy
Main languages: Korean
Main religions: Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, Korean Shamanism, Cheondoism
Chronology
1897: Korean Empire established, succeeding the Joseon Kingdom
1905-1910: Japanese protectorate
1910: Annexed to Japan
Currency
Yang (1897-1902)
1 Yang = 10 Jeon = 100 Pun • 5 Yang = 1 Won
Won (1901-1910)
1 Won = 100 Chon
Coins from the Korean Empire in the collection
•1/2 Chon, 1906 (Emperor Gojong (1897-1907), bronze, KM#1124)
•1 Chon, 1909 (Emperor Sunjong (1907-1910), bronze, KM#1137)