| Obverse description |
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 |
| Obverse lettering |
한국은행권 천 원 한국은행
(Translation: Korean banknote One Thousan Won Bank of Korea) |
| Reverse description |
Dosan Seowon, Confucian Academy in Andong, which construction started in 1549 by Yi Hwang, and was established 1574 |
| Reverse lettering |
1000 WON THE BANK OF KOREA |
| Signature(s) |
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| Protection type |
Watermark |
| Protection description |
Mugunhwa, Rose of Sharon |
| 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. |
| Numisquare ID |
5600209140 |
| Comments |
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