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| Issuer | Central Bank of Korea |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Currency | Won (1962-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a central vignette of the Mangyongdae birthplace of Kim Il-sung, rendered in fine intaglio lines against a pale rose and cream guilloche underprint. At upper left, the national emblem of the DPRK appears within a circular cartouche, flanked by Korean inscriptions identifying the issuing authority and denomination. A commemorative overprint in the central field marks the 100th birth anniversary of Kim Il-sung (1912–2012), with the serial number printed twice in red at upper right and lower left. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is dominated by a large intaglio vignette of the Koryo Museum (Ryongtong Temple complex) in Kaesong, rendered with fine architectural detail amid surrounding trees. Denomination numerals appear at upper left and lower right corners, with the issuing authority inscription across the upper register. A guilloché border frames the composition on all sides, and a small inscription identifying the landmark appears below the central vignette. |
| Reverse lettering | 조선민주주의인민공화국 중앙은행 국제친선전람관 오천원 5000 |
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