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| Issuer | Bank of Korea |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a detailed color-printed aerial view of a modern South Korean shipyard, depicting a large vessel under construction in a dry dock surrounded by towering cranes and industrial infrastructure, rendered in vivid blue, red, and teal hues against an otherwise relief-engraved background. The upper field bears the arc legend in Hangul reading '한국의 주력산업과 경제발전·조선' (Key Industries and Economic Development in Korea·Shipbuilding). Along the lower arc, the date '2024', issuer '한국은행' (Bank of Korea), and denomination '오만원' (50,000 Won) are inscribed, separated by interpuncts. |
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| Obverse lettering | 한국의 주력산업과 경제발전·조선 2024·한국은행·오만원 (Translation: Key Industries and Economic Development in Korea·Shipbuilding 2024 · Bank of Korea · 50 000 Won) |
| Reverse description | Central field depicts a finely engraved representation of the historic Korean geobukseon (turtle ship), a renowned armored warship of the Joseon dynasty, shown in three-quarter perspective navigating stylized waves. The vessel is rendered in high relief, showcasing its distinctive dragon-headed prow, spiked iron-plated deck, oar ports, and a large square sail on a central mast. The legend 'Key Industries and Economic Development in Korea' arcs along the upper periphery, with 'Shipbuilding' inscribed to the left field. Along the lower arc, the date '2024', issuer 'BANK OF KOREA', and denomination '50000 WON' appear separated by interpuncts, all lettered in Latin script. |
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