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Buying Korean 5,000 won silver coin commemorating the 1988 Seoul Olympics – GoldSilverJapan
Today's Purchase Price
MS
AU
XF
VF
¥5000
¥4900
¥4750
¥4700
Cleaned
¥4650
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32 mm
16.81 g
92.5% Silver
Product Description
Korean 5,000 Won Silver Coin
1988 Seoul Olympics Commemorative
### (Olympic Stadium Design and Other Designs Available)
Buying – GoldSilverJapan
GoldSilverJapan offers fair purchases of Korean 5,000 Won Silver Coins issued to commemorate the 1988 Seoul Olympics, regardless of their design.
This page focuses on the iconic "Olympic Stadium" design, and clearly explains that the same 5,000 Won silver coin features many different designs (including sports, facilities, and symbolic motifs), and that GoldSilverJapan appraise and purchase the entire series.
About the Korean 5,000 Won Silver Coin (1988)
The 1988 Seoul Olympics (the 24th Summer Olympics) was a historic event for South Korea, symbolizing its full return to the international community and its contribution to the international community.
To commemorate this national project,
the Bank of Korea issued a large series of commemorative coins,
10,000 won silver coins
5,000 won silver coins
and other denominations and materials.
The 5,000 won silver coin,
is characterized by its convenient size,
high-grade silver (.925),
relatively affordable price range,
making it a popular coin among both collectors and silver holders.
About the Olympic Stadium Design
The "Olympic Stadium" design featured on this page
depicts the Jamsil Olympic Stadium, the main venue for the Seoul Olympics.
Design Meaning
Stadium
→ A symbol of the Olympic Games and the culmination of a national project
"XXIV OLYMPIAD SEOUL 1988"
→ The official name of the international event
Simple, architectural composition
→ A design that emphasizes commemoration and record-keeping
This design is highly regarded for its focus on the host city and its infrastructure rather than the sport itself.
Important: The 5,000 won silver coin features multiple designs
There is not just one type of 5,000 won silver coin for the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
In fact, there are several different designs (known as "many shapes and designs"), including:
Olympic Stadium
Motifs of various sports
Olympic symbol
Korean culture and symbolic designs
GoldSilverJapan's Philosophy
GoldSilverJapan evaluates all coins in the "1988 Seoul Olympics 5,000 Won Silver Coin Series" as part of the series.
Stadium design
Other sport, facility, and symbol designs
All coins are eligible for purchase.
Even if the design differs, as long as the silver purity, weight, and issue background are the same, the basic evaluation criteria are the same.
Obverse Features
The obverse features the national emblem of the Republic of Korea, a floral decorative motif, and the official Hangul spelling.
This design clearly identifies this as an official national commemorative coin, and it shares a consistent design with the 10,000 Won silver coin.
Reverse Features (Stadium Design)
The reverse features a panoramic view of the Olympic Stadium, the Olympic emblem, and face value: 5,000 WON.
Commemorative silver coins featuring architectural themes tend to gain increasing historical value over time.
Basic Specifications (Important)
Country of Issue: Republic of Korea (Korea)
Year of Issue: 1987
Face Value: 5,000 won
Material: Silver (.925 Sterling Silver)
Weight: 16.81g
Diameter: 32mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Milled
Pure Silver Weight: Approximately 15.56g (approximately 0.50 troy ounces)
👉 As a roughly 1/2 ounce silver coin, it is a convenient size for both collection and practical use.
Why is the 5,000 won silver coin so valued?
① The International Theme of the Olympics
Olympic commemorative silver coins have a long-term, stable market due to their cross-border demand and value that is not dependent on a specific country.
② High-Grade Silver (.925)
Sterling silver excels in aesthetic beauty and oxidized texture, making it an ideal material for commemorative silver coins.
③ Multiple Design Series
The wide variety of designs creates both demand for collectors and bulk buyers.
GoldSilverJapan's Appraisal Policy
GoldSilverJapan will value this 5,000 won silver coin based on the following criteria:
Pure silver weight (approx. 0.5 oz) x today's silver market price
Condition (UNC/Proof)
Presence or absence of accessories (case/box) (auxiliary)
Market Supply and Demand (Olympic and Commemorative Silver Coin Market)
👉 Differences in design alone will not result in significant price differences.
Condition
This series is an uncirculated commemorative coin, so circulation wear (VG, F, VF) is almost nonexistent.
It is primarily graded as UNC (Unused)
Proof.
About Proof Coins
Mirror finish
High-contrast stamping
Many come with cases.
At GoldSilverJapan, we clearly distinguish between UNC and Proof when evaluating coins.
If you have multiple coins or multiple designs
5,000 won silver coins are often found mixed with multiple coins
of different designs
and 10,000 won silver coins.
At GoldSilverJapan, we sort coins by design, determine their total silver weight, and check their condition distribution to provide the most favorable overall appraisal.
Recommended for:
Those looking to sell Seoul Olympic commemorative coins in bulk
Those with designs other than the stadium design
Those looking for both silver price and commemorative value
Those looking to sell foreign silver coins safely in Japan
Why choose GoldSilverJapan?
Specialized knowledge in foreign commemorative silver coins
Appraisal based on an understanding of the entire series
Fair evaluation not overly influenced by the design
Emphasis on long-term reliability
Conclusion
The Korean 5,000 won silver coin commemorating the 1988 Seoul Olympics is a highly refined commemorative silver coin that combines the value of a series with many designs, a record of an international event, and many other valuable features.
GoldSilverJapan will purchase the entire series, not just the stadium design.
When selling your Seoul Olympic commemorative silver coin, trust GoldSilverJapan for its expertise.
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