5000 Won (Taejon International Exposition) 1993 front 5000 Won (Taejon International Exposition) 1993 back
5000 Won (Taejon International Exposition) 1993 photo
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5000 Won Taejon International Exposition

1993 year
Silver (.925) 16.81 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
South Korea
Period
Republic (1948-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
5000 Won 5000 KRW = USD 3.72
Currency
New won (1962-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16.81 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#75758
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Folk musicians

Lettering:
Taejon Expo'93 . KOREA
5000 WON

Edge

Milled

Comment

The 1993 Daejeon Specialized Exhibition was held from August 7 to November 7, 1993 in Daejeon, South Korea. It welcomed 14,005,808 visitors. It was registered by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). Under the title The challenge of a new path to development, it took up the theme of sustainable development.

The show was divided into three zones: the International Zone, the Corporate Zone and the Amusement Park. As with all specialized exhibitions, the pavilions in the international zone were mainly prefabricated and rented out to the various participants. One hundred and forty countries were represented. At the center of the site was the Hanbit Tower, a panoramic tower that became a bar after the show (Source: www.wikipedia.org).Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 1993 Taejon International Exposition 5000 Won coin from South Korea features a unique design, with a combination of traditional Korean motifs and modern architectural elements, reflecting the country's blend of traditional culture and modernization.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  120000 - - - - - -

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