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1000 Won UN Forces in Korea

Issuer Bank of Korea
Year 1970
Type Non-circulating coin
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Obverse description The central design features the Korean national emblem — the taeguk symbol set within a stylized hibiscus flower (mugunghwa) — encircled by a curved ribbon bearing the Hangul legend 대한민국 (Republic of Korea). Flanking the emblem on either side are decorative sprays of hibiscus blossoms in high relief. The denomination '1.000 원 WON' appears in the lower central field, with the issuer legend '한국은행' (Bank of Korea) inscribed in large Hangul characters along the lower rim. The dual-calendar date '4303 – 1970' is positioned in the upper field, referencing both the Dangun era and the Gregorian year.
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Reverse description The central field depicts four uniformed military busts in left-facing profile, representing soldiers of the United Nations coalition forces who served during the Korean War. Behind the figures, the South Korean Taegukgi and the United Nations flag are crossed, with the UN emblem prominently displayed on the latter. The inner border is adorned with a continuous band of small national flag emblems representing the member nations of the UN coalition. The legend 'REPUBLIC OF KOREA' arcs across the upper rim, while 'U.N. FORCES' is inscribed at the base of the inner circle. The dates '1950 · 1953' appear in the upper inner field, commemorating the duration of the Korean War.
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