A "Money Calendar" made from by-products generated during the currency manufacturing process is being launched and sold.


The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation announced on November 10 that starting from November 11, it will begin pre-orders for three types of "2026 Moneymade Money Calendar" products through its official online shopping mall.


Premium wall calendar product image. Provided by Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation

Premium wall calendar product image. Provided by Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation

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Earlier this year, the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation launched the Moneymade brand, specializing in currency-themed merchandise, and introduced the "Money Ballpoint Pen" as its first product. Last month, it followed up with the releases of the "Money Keyring" and "Money Envelope," garnering attention and positive responses from Millennials & Gen Z for promoting ethical consumption trends through eco-friendly goods.


The newly introduced "Money Calendar" this month marks the corporation's first calendar product. It combines the symbolism of currency with Korean design sensibilities, and is available in two types of premium calendars and one Lucky Calendar, which symbolizes good fortune.


The premium Money Calendar comes in two formats: wall-mounted and desk versions. Its distinguishing feature is the storytelling of Korean culture and history through the figures and monuments depicted on currency.


The inner pages are made by recycling by-products from the currency manufacturing process. The eco-friendly paper incorporates shredded banknotes, and the calendar is finished with a luxurious gold cover symbolizing abundance in the coming New Year. The initial production run totals 4,000 units, with the wall-mounted version priced at 22,000 won and the desk version at 18,000 won.


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The Lucky Calendar is a desk calendar that includes memo sheets for notes and scheduling, featuring a four-leaf clover design as a symbol of good luck. The first production run is limited to 1,000 units, and it is priced at 24,000 won. It can be used as a gift item that combines both practicality and design.


Pre-orders will begin on November 11 and will continue until the initial stock for each product is sold out. Deliveries will be made sequentially starting from December 8.



Song Changhoon, President of the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, stated, "I hope that 2026 will be a year of great happiness shared with the public through the Money Calendar," adding, "The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation will continue to expand the values of trust and hope embodied by currency into everyday life, spreading a culture of public participation in 'ESG goods' that deliver good fortune and warmth."


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