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100 Won
| Issuer | Bank of Korea |
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| Year | 1950-1953 |
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| Value | 100 Won |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is printed in brown on a light guilloche underprint and centres on an intaglio vignette of Gwanghwamun, the imposing main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, set against a mountainous background and flanked by figures in traditional dress. The bank title 韓國銀行券 runs across the upper portion within a decorative cartouche, while the large Sino-Korean characters 百圓 and the issuer seal 韓國銀行 in red appear to the right of the vignette. Numeral value counters reading 100 and the Hanja 百 occupy all four corners within ornate foliate borders. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is executed entirely in brown letterpress and intaglio, with a large central guilloche medallion enclosing the bold numeral 100 in white relief, flanked by symmetrical acanthus scroll ornaments. The legend THE BANK OF KOREA is inscribed in a solid panel across the top, and the denomination panel 100WON runs along the lower edge within a decorative surround. The four corners are occupied by elaborate volute and floral motifs, completing the ornamental composition. |
| Reverse lettering | THE BANK OF KOREA 100 100WON |
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