Currency Museum of Korea
화폐박물관
Culture · 80-67 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 원자력안전기술원 · straight-line 463m
- Bus stop 카이스트 · straight-line 481m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- 10:00-17:00
- Closed
- Closed on Mondays
- Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Parking fee: Free
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2025-10-23 · Collected: Not provided
The Currency Museum of Korea, established in 1988, is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features about 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials. Additionally, there is an experiential space where visitors can learn about the currency production process and its historical significance, providing significant educational benefits.
In the area
Museums 2 of 4 cultural sites in Yuseong-gu
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Similar places in other regions
- Bank of Korea Money Museum · Seoul
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- Gwangju National Museum · Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Gwangju History & Folk Museum · Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- National Museum of Korea · Seoul
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI