Banyarasuyusang Reimagined Like Currency: Limited Edition of 1,750 Intaglio Prints Released

Third Collaboration Between Myuz and KOMSCO
Limited Editions Featuring Handwritten Signatures and Serial Numbers

The Bansangsa-yusang, a representative artifact of the National Museum of Korea, has been reborn using the intaglio printing technology of Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corp. (KOMSCO).

Bansangsa-yusang Woodblock Print. National Museum Cultural Foundation

The National Museum Cultural Foundation announced that it will release the "Bansangsa-yusang Woodblock Print," developed in collaboration with KOMSCO, on May 21, 2026. This work marks the third installment in the series following the "Inwangjesaekdo Woodblock Print" and the "Menghodo Woodblock Print," produced by the two organizations.

The "Bansangsa-yusang Woodblock Print" is a work that delicately expresses the figure’s characteristic serene smile and contemplative atmosphere with precise dots and lines. By applying the intaglio printing technology used in currency production, the piece brings together the formative beauty of cultural heritage and the sophistication of printing technology.

Woodblock printing is a highly advanced printing technique that creates images using only dots and lines. As it is produced using an engraving method, the image is rendered in relief, and the uneven surface texture creates a three-dimensional visual effect. In Korea, this special technology can only be implemented by KOMSCO.

The work is produced in four types: large, medium, small A, and small B. The edition is strictly limited to 1,750 pieces: 250 large, 500 medium, and 500 each of the two small types. The large and medium editions feature the handwritten signature and serial number of currency engraver Shin Incheol.

Anti-counterfeiting elements have also been applied. Each print includes microtext, such as "KOMSCO," "Bansangsa-yusang," and "Korea," which are difficult to identify with the naked eye. Additionally, a hidden element features the image of Bansangsa-yusang seated on a lotus flower, enhancing the viewing experience.

Jung Yongseok, President of the National Museum Cultural Foundation, stated, "It is meaningful to offer an opportunity to appreciate and collect our cultural heritage in a new way through the fusion of artifacts and currency manufacturing technology. As this piece is released to commemorate Buddha’s Birthday, I hope many people will be able to appreciate the contemplative beauty of Bansangsa-yusang in their daily lives."

Pre-orders for the "Bansangsa-yusang Woodblock Print" will be available from May 21, 2026, through the MUSE online store and the KOMSCO online shopping mall. Deliveries will begin sequentially in June. Visitors can view the actual prints at the National Museum of Korea souvenir shop.

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