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banknote
Object Type
banknote
Museum number
2008,4157.1
Denomination
won
, 100
Description
Banknote.
(whole)
Image of the Kwanghwamun to the left. Korean text to top and centre. Denomination to right and top right, bottom left corners. Printed in brown and green.
(obverse)
Text in English across top and bottom edges. Denomination in centre surrounded by security patterning. Printed in brown.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Bank of Korea
Production date
1950
Production place
Issued in:
Korea
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Height:
78 millimetres
Width:
158 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
symbol
architecture
Associated names
Emblem of:
Bank of Korea
Associated places
Topographic representation of:
Icheon
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Simmons and Simmons
Acquisition date
2008
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2008,4157.1
Banknote serial number
{197}