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10 000 Won Taejon 1993 Expo
| Issuer | Bank of Korea |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| Value | 10 000 Won |
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| Obverse script | Latin/Hangul |
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| Reverse description | The central device depicts a traditional Korean celadon ewer (pitcher) of Goryeo style, rendered in fine relief with a dragon-head spout projecting to the left and an ornate curved handle to the right; the lid is surmounted by a decorative finial in the form of a stylized flower or rooster. The body of the vessel is elaborately detailed with incised foliate and cloud motifs. The legend 'TAEJON EXPO '93 · KOREA' arcs around the upper border in Latin capitals, while the denomination '10000 WON' is inscribed along the lower border. |
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The 1993 Daejeon Expo — officially Daejeon International Exposition — ran from August through November of that year under the theme "The Challenge of a New Road of Development," making it the first world's fair held in Korea. South Korea had been aggressively pursuing international prestige events since the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and the Expo was a deliberate continuation of that strategy. Over 108 countries participated, with attendance exceeding 14 million visitors.
KM#81 is one of several commemorative denominations issued for the event, with the 10,000 Won silver pieces primarily absorbed by collectors rather than circulation.