South Korea

Denomination : 1000 Won
Size : 136 x 68 mm
Issue date : January 22,2007
Colour : Blue
Front : Yi Hwang, Myeongryundang in Seonggyungwan, plum flowers
Rear : "Gyesangjeonggeodo"; a painting Yi Hwang in Dosan Seowon by Jeong Seon 
Value in US$ : 1.05





Denomination : 5000 Won
Size : 142 x 68 mm
Issue date : January 2,2006
Colour : Orange
Front : Yi I, Ojukheon in Gangneung, black bamboo
Rear : "Insects and Plants", a painting of a watermelon and cockscombs by Yi I's mother Shin Saimdang
Value in US$ : 5.25



 

Denomination : 10000 Won
Size : 148 x 68 mm
Issue date : January 22,2007
Colour : Green
Front : Sejong the Great, Irworobongdo, a folding screen forJoseon-era kings, and text from the second chapter of Yongbieocheonga, the first work of literature written in Korean
Rear : Globe of Honcheonsigye and Cheonsang Yeolcha Bunyajido in the background
Value in US$ : 10.50





Denomination : 50000 Won
Size : 154 x 68 mm
Issue date : June 23,2009
Colour : Yellow
Front : Shin Saimdang with Chochungdo - A Folding Screen of Embroidered Plants and Insects (South Korean National Treasure No. 595) in the background
Rear : Bamboo and a maesil tree
Value in US$ : 52.50

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Currency : South Korean Won (KRW)
User : South Korea
Inflation rate : 4.2%
US$ 1 = 1070 KRW