15 000 Won Expo 2012

Obverse description	Central design features the Big-O, the iconic large rotating observation wheel and landmark structure of the Yeosu World Exposition 2012, rendered in relief with detailed lattice-work framing and radiating spokes emanating from a sunburst hub. The structure is depicted in three-quarter perspective resting on its support base. The curved legend '2012 여수세계박람회' (2012 Yeosu World Exposition) arcs above in the upper field, while the issuer inscription '한국은행' (Bank of Korea) appears at lower left and the denomination '만오천원' (15,000 Won) at lower right, separated by the date '2012' along the lower exergual area.
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Reverse description	Central field displays the official Expo 2012 Yeosu logo, consisting of a circular emblem composed of two stylized marine creatures or wave forms intertwined in a yin-yang arrangement, symbolizing the living ocean and coast theme of the exposition. Below the logo, the bold legend 'EXPO 2012' is inscribed with 'YEOSU KOREA' beneath it. The curved legend 'The Living Ocean and Coast' arcs along the upper periphery, while 'THE BANK OF KOREA · 15000 WON' is inscribed along the lower border.
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Mintage	2012 - Proof - 10,000
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