Bank of Korea and Ojukheon and Gangneung Municipal Museum Hold 'National Park Commemorative Coin' Exhibition

At the Gangneung Currency Exhibition Hall of the Ojukheon and Gangneung Municipal Museum until July 30

The Bank of Korea and the Ojukheon and Gangneung Municipal Museum announced on June 8 that they will hold a special currency exhibition titled "Four Seasons of National Parks: The Colors of Nature Reflected in Currency" at the Gangneung Currency Exhibition Hall of the Ojukheon and Gangneung Municipal Museum in Gangneung-si, Gangwon Province, until July 30.

At the Ojukheon and Municipal Museum in Gangneung City, Gangwon Province, the Gangneung Currency Exhibition Hall displays commemorative coins for national parks and others. Bank of Korea

The exhibition showcases the issuance process of a total of 22 types of commemorative coins dedicated to national parks and highlights the beauty of national parks through physical displays, videos, and photographs. The images on the colored commemorative coins capture the scenic natural landscapes of the parks, and the exhibition also introduces flagship species—plants and animals designated for protection due to their ecological importance in each national park.

The exhibition space is organized into sections featuring the commemorative coin issuance process, national park commemorative coins categorized by season, and an educational experience zone (including gypsum casts of Seoraksan, Odaesan, and Taebaeksan).

At the opening ceremony on this day, Yoo Sangdae, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Korea, stated, "We have prepared this exhibition to create a unique synergy by combining the Bank of Korea's expertise in currency content with the historical and cultural infrastructure of the Ojukheon and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Moving forward, the Bank of Korea plans to offer new and diverse exhibition experiences in various regions."

Kim Sangyoung, Vice Mayor of Gangneung, commented, "Through our collaboration with the Bank of Korea, the Currency Exhibition Hall, which opened in Ojukheon in November 2023, has been loved as a place to explore the artistic and cultural value of currency. This exhibition is an excellent opportunity to take a deeper look into the world of commemorative coins."

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