Confucian scholar Yi I (1536–1584), often referred to by his penname Yul Gok and is considered to be one of the two greatest Korean Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty
Reverse description
Ancient shrine and Korea`s oldest residential building Ojukheon Residence in Gangneung, the birth place of Yul Gok
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Confucian scholar Yi I (Yul Gok)
Obverse lettering
한국은행권
오천원
한국은행 (Translation: Korean banknote, Five Thousand Won, Bank of Korea)
Reverse lettering
THE BANK OF KOREA
5000 WON
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.
