FACT 1: The currency of South Korea is the South Korean Won. It’s code is KRW and & the symbol is ₩. According to our data, USD to KRW is the most popular S Korean Won exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in South Korea are: ₩1000, ₩5000, ₩10000, ₩50000. It's solely used in South Korea.

FACT 3: The won was introduced in 1962. In 2006, it became a major concern that the banknotes were being counterfeited and the new redesigns include over 10 security features in each denomination.

SYP
Syrian Pound

FACT 1: The currency of Syria is the Syrian Pound. It's code is SYP and symbol is £. According to our data, SYP to USD is the most popular Syrian Pound exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Syria are: £5, £10, £25, £50, £100, £200, £500, £1000. It's used solely in Syria.

FACT 3: Prior to adopting the Pound in 1947, Syria used the Egyptian Pound whilst under French occupation. A rare currency feature was introduced in 2003, with 5, 10 and 25 Pound coins featuring security holograms.