About the Bank of Korea
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This hall is dedicated to the bank of korea, which is Korea’s central bank. This first exhibition area of the Bank of Korea Museum explains the history and roles of the central bank. Various historical materials related to the background to the foundation of the Bank of Korea and the historic of the 70 years since its foundation are introduced to help visitors better understand significant events in the history of the Bank of Korea.
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of the Monetary Policy Committee
Life of Currency
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This hall displays information about the production and circulation of currency, and the methods of identifying counterfeit banknotes. Materials needed for manufacturing coins are displayed here. and visitors can discover the process of printing banknotes. Korean banknotes are made from cotton paper derived from cotton plants, and security measures such as security thread, fluorescent security fibers, and special ink are used to prevent counterfeiting. Korea's banknotes are equipped with advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies, so it is easy to tell if a bill is authentic or not by being a little cautious. Pressing the button on the device in this hall will show you numerous anti-counterfeiting security features.
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Money & the National Economy
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This area is designed for visitors to understand difficult financial and economic concepts such as interest rates, money and prices in a way that is both easy and fun. Its learning devices allow visitors to see the transmission channel of the monetary policy following upward or downward adjustments of the Bank of Korea Base Rate, the benchmark rate for the Bank's transactions with financial institutions. Its educational games and flash animations give visitors a chance to learn about finance and the economy.
Currency Gallery
Sangpyeongtongbo Gallery
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This hall provides detailed information about Sangpyeongtongbo, the copper coins that widely used during the Joseon Dynasty The Sangpyeongtongbo, minted in 1678 (the fourth year of King Sukjong), was the first lawful currency in Korean history granted the status of legal tender. It was circulated nationwide for 200 years until mordren currency was released during the reign of Gogong.
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