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Korea Banknote 500 won 1973 DIM 60 AED

Name: Korea Banknote 500 won 1973 DIM 60 AED
Price: 60 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 19th January 2026

Description

🇰🇷 South Korea – 500 Won Banknote (1973)
General Information

Country: South Korea

Issuing Authority: Bank of Korea

Denomination: 500 Won

Year of Issue: 1973

Pick Number: Pick #43a

Series: Fourth Won series

Serial Number: (as shown on the note)

Design Details
Obverse (Front)

Portrait: Yi Hwang (also known as Toegye)

A renowned Joseon-era Confucian philosopher and scholar.

Main Color Tones: Gray, olive, pink, and multicolor guilloché patterns

Text (Korean):

“한국은행권” (Bank of Korea Note)

“오백원” (500 Won)

Security Features:

Fine line engraving

Intricate geometric and floral background patterns

Serial numbers printed in black

Reverse (Back)

Design: Traditional Korean architectural and cultural motifs

Theme: Korean heritage and classical aesthetics

Ornamentation: Detailed line work and symmetrical decorative elements

Physical Specifications

Material: Paper

Printing Technique: Intaglio and offset printing

Shape: Rectangular

Grading & Holder (as shown)

Grading Company: DIM Currency

Grade: Very Fine (VF)

Assigned Grade Value: 25

Collector Notes

This 500 Won note is no longer legal tender, replaced by later won series.

Popular among collectors due to:

Portrait of Yi Hwang

Classic 1970s Korean banknote design

Historical representation of South Korea’s post-war monetary system

Market Value: Depends on condition; VF examples are collectible but not rare.