Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Corporation Releases Commemorative Medal for 'Bokon Gongju Hwalot'

The Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation announced on the 31st that it will create and sell commemorative medals themed on the Hwalot worn by Princess Bokon of the Joseon royal family.

The Hwalot of the Joseon Dynasty was the formal ceremonial attire for princesses and royal daughters, worn during significant state ceremonies. Commoners were only allowed to wear it on their wedding day.

Princess Bokon Bow Outfit Commemorative Medal (Gold Medal). Provided by Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation

In particular, the Hwalot worn by Princess Bokon, the second daughter of King Sunjo, is uniquely valued for its clear historical record of both the wearer and the period it was worn, making it highly significant.

Each pattern filling the Hwalot carries auspicious meanings such as marital harmony, longevity, and prosperity of descendants, fully embodying the blessings for the wedding of Princess Bokon and her husband.

The Bokon Princess Hwalot commemorative medal was planned to introduce the splendor and beauty of Joseon Dynasty wedding attire to the public and to convey wishes of support and congratulations for all couples embarking on a new beginning.

The front of the commemorative medal features golden embroidery of butterflies and peonies lavishly stitched on red silk, while the back faithfully depicts the collar and silk pleats of the garment.

The Korea Minting Corporation is releasing two types of commemorative medals: a gold medal (Au999, 31.1g, 28.9X28.9mm, proof) and a silver medal (Ag999, 31.1g, 40X40mm, proof, colored).

The commemorative medals can be purchased at the Korea Minting Corporation’s online mall, the Orot Diwum Hall, Poongsan Hwadongyanghaeng, Hmall, The Hyundai.com, and other outlets. The gold medal is limited to 200 pieces, while the silver medal is sold continuously without quantity restrictions.

Sung Chang-hoon, president of the Korea Minting Corporation, said, “It is meaningful to widely promote the beauty of our culture to the public through the release of the Hwalot commemorative medal. The Korea Minting Corporation plans to continue introducing various forms of commemorative medals themed on culturally artistic heritage.”

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