This page provides the etymology and history of the currency prior to 1945. For the South Korean currency, see South Korean won. For the North Korean currency, see North Korean won.

The won (圓) was the currency of Korea between 1902 and 1910. The won was subdivided into 100 chon (錢).

Etymology

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Damn congestion!! Won't let me sneeze!! Balls. lol
Sixx0_Beautii18 (Aschten Waters) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:07:36 -0000
Damn congestion!! Won't let me sneeze!! Balls. lol
@IamTwitSwag How on Earth do my words speak louder than my actions?!? I'm not even entertaining that thought... I won't even say Good try!
MrOH1O (Jay Sullinger) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:53:24 -0000
@IamTwitSwag How on Earth do my words speak louder than my actions?!? I'm not even entertaining that thought... I won't even say Good try!
I think this is the most wind I've ever seen in Gold River. Maybe we won't need to pay $1200 to take the maple tree down.
rhondacallow (Rhonda Callow) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:47:05 -0000
I think this is the most wind I've ever seen in Gold River. Maybe we won't need to pay $1200 to take the maple tree down.
Been playing Rummikub again, Lost 2 Won 1. Think I'm gtting better, it makes my brain ache so it must be doing some good!
bestem (emma main) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:54:01 -0000
Been playing Rummikub again, Lost 2 Won 1. Think I'm gtting better, it makes my brain ache so it must be doing some good!
@EJXD2 Who won?
MikeCherello (Mike Cherello) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:54:00 -0000
@EJXD2 Who won?
wtf, that was random.. i won't text back :)
ihatewtfJessica (wtfJessicaJuvenile) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:54:00 -0000
wtf, that was random.. i won't text back :)

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