Incheon Shingi Market Activity•Sightseeing : Shingi Coin

Incheon Shingi Market Activity•Sightseeing : Shingi Coin

Shingi Market’s landmark ‘Shingi Coin’ sculpture of Shingi Market which is immediately visible when entering the public parking lot building.

It is especially popular with tourists because there is a myth saying that taking pictures and sending pictures of the Shingi coin sculpture, which is famous in Incheon, or taking pictures of it, can help fight evil spirits and improve the money flow.

(▲ Shingi Market private currency ‘Shingi Coin’. Source : Incheon City)

What is more interesting is that the Shingi Coin is a model of Sangpyeong Coin, a Joseon Dynasty currency, that can be used as a real currency within the market.

The value of 1 coin is equivalent to 500 won.

In many parts of the market, it is easy for foreign tourists to buy food using the Shingi Coin.

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