Artefacts

Seoul 1988, 2000 won. Republic of Korea. Series 1. Boxing, Korean's emblem and roses of Sharon.

Obverse

Two boxers fighting. On the right, Games' emblem. Caption: "XXIV OLYMPIAD SEOUL 1988 ; 2000 WON".

Reverse

At the top, emblem of the Republic (Taeguk), supported by 5 roses of Sharon - the national flower - representing the Olympic Symbol. Caption (Korean): "The XXIV Olympiad Seoul Republic of Korea Bank of Korea ; 2000 Won 1986".

Created

Created: Y. S. LEE Created: D. H. OH Created: Korea Security Printing and Minting Corp Created: Yang SUNG-CHUN Created: D. K. MIN Created: I. C. HAM

Materials

nickel 100

Dimension

ø 33 x 2.6 mm, 180 °, 17 g