Confucian scholar Yi Hwang (1501-1570), also known by his penname Toegye, is considered to be one of the two greatest Korean Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty
Reverse description
Dosan Seowon, Confucian Academy in Andong, which construction started in 1549 by Yi Hwang, and was established 1574
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Mugunhwa, Rose of Sharon
Obverse lettering
한국은행권
천 원
한국은행 (Translation: Korean banknote One Thousan Won Bank of Korea)
Reverse lettering
1000 WON
THE BANK OF KOREA
Variants
There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint "in silver" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000.
