Confucian Sage Yi Hwang & Dosan Seowon Academy 1000 Won Authentic Banknote Money for Jewelry and Collage (2007) Toegye (Green Plum Blossoms)

Confucian Sage Yi Hwang & Dosan Seowon Academy 1000 Won Authentic Banknote Money for Jewelry and Collage (2007) (Neo-Confucian Philosopher) (Toegye) (Korean Green Plum Blossoms) Obverse: Portrait of Yi Hwang Myeongryundang, a lecture hall in Seonggyungwan, a educational institution that was founded during the Joseon Dynasty Script: Hangul Lettering: 한국은행 천원 Translation: Bank of Korea One Thousand Won Reverse: The painting "Gyesangjeonggeodo" that illustrates Yi Hwang in the Dosan Seowon Confucian academy. Blooming flowers of the Korean Green Plum (Plumus mume). In Korea, the plum blossom is a symbol for spring. It is a popular flower motif, amongst other flowers, for Korean embroidery. Scripts: Hangul, Latin Lettering: Bank of Korea 1000 Won 1000 Watermark: Yi Hwang and electrotype "1000". Features Issuer South Korea Period Republic (1948-date) Type Standard banknote Year 2007 Value 1,000 Won 1000 KRW = USD 0.84 Currency New won (1962-date) Composition Paper Size 136 × 68 mm Shape