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10 Won Pattern

Issuer Bank of Korea
Year 1966
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Obverse description Central depiction of Namdaemun (Sungnyemun), the historic South Gate of Seoul, rendered in detailed relief showing the two-tiered pavilion roof with characteristic bracketing and the arched stone gateway below. The Hangul denomination '십원' (ten won) appears prominently in the upper field above the gate. The Hangul legend '한국은행시주화' (Bank of Korea pattern coin) is inscribed along the lower rim, curving beneath the central device.
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Reverse description Large numeral '10' dominates the central field, with the diameter specification '22.86 MM' inscribed in small lettering below it. The legend 'THE BANK OF KOREA' curves along the upper periphery, flanked by decorative dots. Along the lower arc, the date '1966' appears to the left, followed by the alloy composition specification 'CU 8 ZN 12', all separated by a dash. The entire design is framed by a continuous beaded or segmented border running along the inner rim.
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