50 Hwan, South Korea

50 Hwan, South Korea, 1959-1961 obverse image50 Hwan, South Korea, 1959-1961 reverse image
50 Hwan coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Korea flagSouth Korea
  • Years of Minting:
    1959-1961
  • Period:
    Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
50 Hwan Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.39-$110.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

50 Hwan Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Geobukseon (turtle ship), Korean battleship used from the 15th to the 19th century, value, bank title (Hangul).

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Value and date per the Korean calendar

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

50 Hwan Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIC OF KOREA 50 4292

Reverse:

오십환 한국은행

50 Hwan Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel brass (70% Copper, 18% Zinc, and 12% Nickel)

Size

50 Hwan sizes
  • Weight:3.69 g
  • Diameter:22.86 mm
  • Thickness:1.1 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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