50 Won coin (Rice Plant)

50 Won — Rice Plant (Issued 1983-present)

The 50 Won is a current circulation coin of the South Korean won, issued from 1983 and still in use today. It is struck in nickel brass, an alloy of 70% copper, 18% zinc and 12% nickel, giving it a pale golden tone. The coin is round, weighs 4.16 grams and measures 21.60 mm in diameter, making it a compact low-value piece for everyday transactions.

The obverse features a rice plant, with the value in Hangul below. The lettering reads “오십원”, meaning “Fifty Won”.

The reverse shows the denomination in numerals in the centre, with the issuer name in Hangul below and the date above. The lettering reads “2002 50 한국은행”, giving the year, the face value and the Bank of Korea as issuer.

This 50 Won South Korean Won coin can be exchanged through Webuyallcurrency.com, where current South Korean Won coins are bought alongside other foreign currency — ideal for clearing a drawer of mixed coins and notes at once.

• Indicate the quantity of 50 Won South Korean Won coins you want to exchange
• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button
• Your online account now shows the exchange value

Turn forgotten South Korean Won coins into money: Webuyallcurrency.com lets you exchange foreign coins and notes — even withdrawn ones — as part of one clear transaction, no specialist knowledge required.