"Catch the Luck That Brings Money" KOMSCO Reproduces 'Goods' from Currency Byproducts in Busan

Byproducts generated during the currency production process are being repurposed into eco-friendly ‘goods.’ These everyday items are made from currency byproducts that were previously discarded (incinerated) without use, and are sold with the meaning of ‘luck that attracts money.’

The Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation (KOMSCO) announced on the 20th that it is launching the ‘MONEYMADE’ brand and releasing everyday items such as ‘money pens’ made from currency byproducts.

Image of 'goods' products made using currency by-products. Provided by Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation

According to KOMSCO, the amount of currency byproducts generated annually during the currency production process reaches 500 tons. Until now, these currency byproducts have been incinerated without any particular use. However, going forward, currency byproducts will be used as materials to produce ‘goods.’

To this end, KOMSCO has launched the world’s first brand for recycled products made from currency byproducts. KOMSCO expects that these products will contribute to the eco-friendly circulation of resources while presenting consumers with the image of ‘luck that attracts money.’

The first product under the MONEYMADE brand is the ‘money pen.’ KOMSCO imbued this product with the meaning of ‘a pen that attracts wealth.’ Each money pen contains currency byproducts equivalent to one banknote. The products are made by separating currency byproducts from 50,000 won, 10,000 won, 5,000 won, and 1,000 won bills, respectively.

Currently, KOMSCO sells money pens through a B2B customized order and production system targeting companies and institutions. The two types of money pens, standard and slim, are produced and sold in sets with a minimum order quantity of 500 units, priced at 16,000 won per set. Starting next month, anyone can purchase money pens from the KOMSCO online shopping mall.

In addition to money pens, KOMSCO plans to sequentially release product lines such as money cushions, money pillows, and money calendars. Each product includes currency byproducts in their original form, symbolizing the rebirth of discarded resources into new value.

Among these, the money calendar was distributed for free at the end of last year and gained popularity. The money calendar combines KOMSCO’s identity with the image of ‘lucky money.’ This year, KOMSCO plans to release a new version of the money calendar to convey a more special meaning to consumers.

Sung Chang-hoon, President of KOMSCO, said, “The currency goods business will set a model precedent by creating new added value as an eco-friendly cultural project. KOMSCO will continue to strive to contribute to eco-friendly virtuous cycle economic activities by launching various goods products made from currency byproducts.”

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