The central bank said Monday it will issue 2,000 won ($1.77) denominated paper notes to commemorate South Korea's hosting of its first Winter Olympics.
The Bank of Korea will issue 2.3 million notes of the bill on Nov. 17, according to officials. While big events have often been celebrated with commemorative coins, this is the first time that paper money will be issued. Officials said the PyeongChang Olympics organizing committee had requested paper bills.
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This photo provided by the Bank of Korea shows a 2,000 won bill that will be issued to commemorate South Korea`s hosting of its first Winter Olympics. (Yonhap) |
