2007 South Korea 10,000 Won Banknote – Sejong the Great & Celestial Wisdom
Pick# 56 | Numista# 203421
Issued by the Bank of Korea, the 2007 10,000 Won note is a tribute to Korea’s intellectual legacy and astronomical heritage. Featuring a brown serial number with double-letter prefix, this note is part of the Series VI and remains in circulation—making it a modern classic for collectors who value cultural depth and scientific symbolism.
Design Highlights
Obverse: Portrait of King Sejong the Great, the visionary 15th-century monarch who created Hangul, Korea’s native script. Behind him is the Irworobongdo, a royal folding screen symbolizing cosmic harmony, and text from Yongbieocheonga, the first Korean work written in Hangul.
Reverse: A stunning depiction of the Honcheonsigye (celestial globe clock), crafted in 1669 by Song I-yeong, alongside the Cheonsang Yeolcha Bunyajido, a 14th-century Korean star map. These elements reflect Korea’s historical contributions to astronomy and timekeeping.
Color Scheme: Deep green with multicolored underprint, enhanced by holograms, latent images, and UV-reactive features.
Key Specifications
Feature Description
Country South Korea
Issuer Bank of Korea (한국은행)
Year of Issue 2007
Denomination 10,000 Won
Pick Number P# 56
Printer Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation
Size 148 × 68 mm
Material Cotton-based paper
Watermark King Sejong the Great + electrotype “10000”
Serial Format Brown ink, double-letter prefix
Security Features Hologram, microprinting, UV elements, latent image, watermark
Demonetized No – still legal tender
Why Collect This Note?
The 2007 10,000 Won note is a standout in modern Korean numismatics, ideal for:
Collectors of science, astronomy, or royal-themed currency
Fans of Korean history, language, and innovation
Gifts for educators, linguists, or those born in the 2000s
Those curating East Asian currency collections with cultural depth
Whether you're drawn to the legacy of King Sejong or the celestial artistry of Korean star maps, this note offers a compelling blend of intellect, symbolism, and visual elegance.
