Haesanite seol|
| Plural | seol; no formal plural exists, "seols" often used informally |
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| Symbol | 설 |
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| Subunit | |
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| 1⁄100 | jeom (점) Theoretical (not used) |
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| Banknotes | |
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| Freq. used | 설200, 설1,000, 설2,000, 설5,000, 설10,000 |
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| Rarely used | 설500 |
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| Coins | |
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| Freq. used | 설10, 설20, 설50, 설100 |
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| Rarely used | 설5 |
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| Date of introduction | 1921 |
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| User(s) | Haesan |
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| Central bank | Bank of Haesan |
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| Mint | Haesanite Bureau of Printing and Engraving |
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The Haesanite seol (Code: HNS, Symbol: 설) is the official currency of Haesan, originally introduced in 1921 and continuously used since 1972. The seol, issued by the Bank of Haesan, is issued for public circulation in denominations ranging from 설5 to 설10,000. A theoretical unit called the jeom is equivalent to a hundredth of a seol and is used solely in foreign exchange rates. As of July 15, 2023, the currency trades with the Sanctarian Pound at a rate of around 설185.87 = £1.
History
Coins
Haesanite Seol Coins (2015 printing)
| Denomination
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Obverse
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Reverse
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| 설5
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Sailboat
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Value, date, "Haesan", "해산민국"
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| 설10
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Mount Jisun
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Value, date, "Haesan", "해산민국"
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| 설20
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Bridge of the Maritimes
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Value, date, "Haesan", "해산민국"
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| 설50
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Silver whale
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Value, date, "Haesan", "해산민국"
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| 설100
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Chrysanthemum blossom
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Value, date, "Haesan", "해산민국"
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Banknotes
Haesanite Seol Banknotes (2015 printing)
| Denomination
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Obverse
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Reverse
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Watermark
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| 설200
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Yoon Si-hu, 17th century historian and Celestial scholar
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Cheonsahae Temple near Hanyeong
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Bell
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| 설500
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Corinne Depuis, 20th century advocate for historical preservation and conservation
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Château d'Anfé, Anfa
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Column
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| 설1,000
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Seo Ji-min, a leader of the independence movement and democracy activist
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Jangsa Market in Suyang
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Scales
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| 설2,000
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Pak Ye-ju, first Prime Minister of the Second Commonwealth, Haven Peace Prize recipient
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Dasom Hot Springs in Jakja
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Dove
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| 설5,000
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Admiral Cho, 16th century admiral who repelled Costenan invasion
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Byeolmorae Beach in Haebam
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Masted ship
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| 설10,000
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Han Ju-sang, first President of Haesan and independence activist
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Dalseongjeon, Hwagang
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Astral design
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Security Features