| Issuer | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Year | 1953 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 5 Hwan |
| Currency | Hwan (1953-1962) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 111 × 54 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Bureau of Engraving and Printing, United States (1862-date) |
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| In circulation to | 12 June 1962 |
| Reference(s) | P#12 |
| Obverse description | Denomination, and Trellis pattern |
|---|---|
| Obverse lettering | 券行銀國韓 오 원 行銀國韓 (Translation: Korean banknote, Five Won, The Bank of Korea) |
| Reverse description | Emblem of the Bank of Korea |
| Reverse lettering | The Bank of Korea 圜五 FIVE WON 오 원 (Translation: Five Hwan, Five Won) |
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| Variants | There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint ""in silver"" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000. |
| Numisquare ID | 3535709600 |
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