Issued by the Bank of Korea in 1953, this 1 Won banknote is part of the early post-Korean War series, reflecting the nation’s efforts to stabilize its economy.
The obverse features a simple design with the denomination prominently displayed in Hangul and numerals, along with subtle ornamental patterns.
The reverse shows agricultural motifs, including rice plants, symbolizing the importance of farming to South Korea’s recovery and growth during this period. Printed on cotton-based paper, the note measures 120 × 55 mm and includes a basic watermark for security.
Obverse
Denomination, and Trellis pattern
Scripts: Chinese, Hangul
Lettering:
券行銀國韓
일
원
行銀國韓
Translation: Korean banknote, One Won, The Bank of Korea
Reverse
Emblem of the Bank of Korea
Scripts: Chinese, Hangul, Latin
Lettering:
The Bank of Korea
圜壹
ONE
WON
일
원
Translation: One Hwan, One Won
Printer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, United States (1862-date)
Comments
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Features
| Issuer | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Korea (한국은행) |
| Period | Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 1 Hwan |
| Currency | Hwan (1953-1962) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 111 × 54 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 10 June 1962 |
