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  • 50 Won 1972-1982, KM# 20, Korea, South, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • 50 Won 1972-1982, KM# 20, Korea, South, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Description

Engraver: Kang Bak

Obverse

Rice ear and value (Hangul).

오십원

Reverse

Large central numeral, date above, "Bank of Korea" in Hangul below.

The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul in South Korea (also transcribed Hangeul) and as Chosŏn'gŭl/Chosŏn Muntcha in North Korea and China, is the alphabet that has been used to write the Korean language since the 15th century.

1981
50
한국은행

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 4 g
Diameter 21.7 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin

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