Cheomseongdae, which is the oldest extant astronomical observatory in East Asia and perhaps the world. Also located in the summit’s host city, it was constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok (r. 632–647 AD) and is constructed out of 362 stones, representing the days of the lunar year, standing 9.17 meters or 30 feet in height. Above the tower is a pattern of 21 interconnected lines and points representing the member countries of APEC. In the background is a full color scene of the APEC summit taking place.
Obverse script
Hangul, Latin
Obverse lettering
2025 년APEC 정상회의
2025 한국은행 칠만원 (Translation: 2025 APEC Summit Bank of Korea Seventy Thousand Won)
Reverse description
The summit’s official logo or emblem comprised of half circle shapes overlapping along with text in English.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
APEC 2025
KOREA
2025 BANK OF KOREA 70000 WON (Translation: APEC 2025 Korea Bank of Korea Seventy Thousand Won)