A compact field of Korean guilloche turns the 50 Jeon into a small but precise witness of the 1962 new won currency system.

Design & Symbolism

Obverse

The obverse is built around Korean text, the 50 Jeon denomination, a red Bank of Korea seal and layered guilloche ornamentation in black, green and red. With no portrait or pictorial scene, the design relies on typography, seal authority and security engraving to give this low-value note its formal monetary character.

Reverse

The reverse continues the same restrained approach, using English and Korean text, a central 50 denomination panel and brown ornamental guilloche work. Its symmetry and absence of narrative imagery make the note feel closer to a fractional monetary certificate, reflecting the practical role of the jeon within the early new won system.

Collector’s Insight

For collectors, this 50 Jeon note belongs to South Korea’s 1962 circulation issue under the new won currency, and was later withdrawn on 1 December 1980. The type is unsigned, printed by KOMSCO, and exists in Series 1 and Series 2 varieties, while the absence of a security thread and the uncertain watermark reflect the simple technical profile of the denomination. Its collector value lies in its small format, fractional value and place within South Korea’s post-war monetary restructuring.

Shipping & Guarantee

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Serial number and prefix may vary from the reference image.