5 Won

Issuer South Korea
Year 1949
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 5 Won
Currency Old won (1945-1953)
Composition Paper
Size 123 × 72 mm
Shape Rectangular
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Reference(s) P#1
Obverse description Independence Gate in Seoul, built in 1897
Obverse lettering 券行銀鮮朝 5  朝 五   鮮 圎   銀   行
(Translation: Joseon banknote, Five Won Bank of Joseon)
Reverse description Building of the Joseon Bank
Reverse lettering 券行銀鮮朝 5 五
(Translation: Joseon banknote, Five)
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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 7944388100
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