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5000 Won Expo 2012
| Issuer | Bank of Korea |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central view of the Korean Pavilion at the Yeosu World Exposition 2012, depicted in a highly detailed architectural rendering. A large circular disc bearing a latent image occupies the upper left of the field, adjacent to the bold stylized inscription 'EXPO' in the upper right. The Korean legend '2012 여수세계박람회' arcs along the left field. Below in the exergue, the inscription '한국은행 · 2012 · 오천원' identifies the issuing authority, date, and denomination. |
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| Reverse description | The official full-color logo of Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea occupies the central field, composed of stylized flowing forms in green, blue, orange, and red, evoking ocean currents and marine life. Below the logo, the inscriptions 'EXPO 2012' and 'YEOSU KOREA' appear in the field. The legend 'The Living Ocean and Coast' arcs along the upper border, while 'THE BANK OF KOREA · 5000 WON' is inscribed along the lower border within the rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | The Living Ocean and Coast EXPO 2012 YEOSU KOREA THE BANK OF KOREA · 5000 WON |
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