South Korea 50 Won Coin Archive

01 DENOMINATION

South Korea 50 Won

The South Korean 50 Won coin was first issued in 1972. The denomination is represented in this archive by two principal Bank of Korea types: the Ga Type introduced in 1972 and the redesigned Na Type introduced in 1983.

Issuing Authority Bank of Korea

Denomination 50 Won

Composition Copper 70% / Zinc 18% / Nickel 12%

Weight 4.16 g

Diameter 21.60 mm

02 GA TYPE

Ga Type · 1972–1982

First issued December 1, 1972.
Original 50 Won design featuring a rice stalk.
No issues were produced for 1975 or 1976.

1972 1973 1974 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

03 NA TYPE

Na Type · 1983–2026

First issued January 15, 1983.
Revised denomination and inscription layout while retaining the rice motif and basic physical specifications.
No 50 Won coin was issued in 1986.

04 SOURCES & REFERENCES

References

OFFICIAL SOURCE

Bank of Korea

Official reference for South Korean circulation coin specifications and issue history.

Open reference

NUMISMATIC REFERENCE

Numista

Catalogue references for the Ga Type N#2647 and Na Type N#1653 50 Won coins.

Ga Type reference

Na Type reference