目录
| 发行方 | South Korea |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 1959-1961 |
| 类型 | Standard circulation coin |
| 面值 | 50 Hwan |
| 货币 | Hwan (1953-1962) |
| 材质 | Nickel brass (70% Copper, 18% Zinc, and 12% Nickel) |
| 重量 | 3.69 g |
| 直径 | 22.86 mm |
| 厚度 | 1.1 mm |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | Milled |
| 方向 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | 21 March 1975 |
| 参考资料 | KM#2 |
| 正面描述 | Value and date per the Korean calendar |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 | REPUBLIC OF KOREA 50 4292 |
| 背面描述 | Geobukseon (turtle ship), Korean battleship used from the 15th to the 19th century, value, bank title (Hangul). |
| 背面文字 | Hangul |
| 背面铭文 |
오십환 한국은행 (Translation: Fifty Hwan Bank of Korea) |
| 边缘 | Smooth |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
4292 (1959) - - 24 640 000 4292 (1959) - countermarked (Sample Issue) - 4294 (1961) - - 20 000 000 |
| Numisquare 编号 | 4727498870 |
| 附加信息 |
Historical Context: Issued 1959-1961, South Korea's 50 Hwan reflects a tumultuous post-Korean War era. This period spanned President Syngman Rhee's First Republic, a brief democratic interlude, and military rule, marked by instability and economic reconstruction. The Hwan currency, established 1953, faced persistent inflation. This coin represents the Hwan system's final years before its 1962 replacement by the Won, a pivotal monetary transition in South Korean history.
Artistry: The 50 Hwan coin's design merges traditional Korean symbolism with a modern, nationalistic aesthetic. Engraver uncredited, likely