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.

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Turkish Lira

FACT 1: The currency of Turkey is the Turkish Lira. It’s code is TRY. According to our data, GBP to TRY is the most popular Lira exchange rate conversion. The Turkish Lira has a number of nicknames, including: Kağıt, Mangır, Papel.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in Turkey are: 5, 10, 20, 50. It's used in North Cyprus & Turkey.

FACT 3: The Turkish Lira was reintroduced in 2005 after suffering depreciation in value with the previous Lira. The currency symbol was the result of a worldwide contest and amalgamates an anchor and the letters T' and 'L' for Turkish Lira.