Bank of Korea Issues Four Commemorative Coins for 'Korea's National Parks'

Sobaeksan, Taebaeksan, Dadohae Haesang, Juwangsan

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Eun-byeol] The Bank of Korea announced on the 28th that it will issue four types of commemorative coins featuring South Korea's national parks (Sobaeksan, Taebaeksan, Dadohaehaesang, and Juwangsan). These commemorative coins will be available for pre-order from February 2 to 23 through Woori Bank, NongHyup Bank, and the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, with distribution starting on May 17.

The commemorative coins are made of cupronickel and brass, materials that are inexpensive yet widely used for circulating coins. A total of four types will be issued: two types of 20,000 won cupronickel coins and two types of 20,000 won brass coins. The obverse side features landscapes that well represent the core characteristics of each national park, while the reverse side depicts representative flora and fauna (flagship species) of the respective national parks.

The Bank of Korea explained, "These commemorative coins are the first colored coins issued in cupronickel and brass materials," adding, "They commemorate 70 years of South Korea's minting technology."

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