5 Yen in Gold

Obverse description	The obverse is printed in black and red on pale paper, with Chinese and Korean script throughout. At upper centre, the bank title 韓國銀行券 (Bank of Korea Note) appears within a decorative border, flanked by the numeral 5 at each corner. A large central vignette contains the denomination character 五圓 within an ornate floral guilloche medallion. To the right, an oval intaglio vignette presents Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun) in Seoul with a mountain backdrop. The left side bears a blank oval reserve, with vertical columns of Chinese text detailing the note's legal authority and issuance conditions.
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Reverse description	The reverse is printed in olive-green tones and carries the English text of the bank's promise to pay. At upper left, an elaborate arabesque vignette contains a decorative monogram. The central inscription reads 'The Bank of Korea Promises to Pay the Bearer on Demand' above the denomination panel 五圓 and the bold legend 'FIVE YEN IN GOLD OR NIPPON GINKO NOTE.' At lower left, a red seal impression appears alongside several lines of Chinese text confirming the note's exchangeability. Decorative floral and scroll borders frame the entire composition.
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Variants	P#14s - Specimen (punch-hole cancelled, 見本號 overprint)
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