| Title : Definitive Stamp: 1,490 won | ||||
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Stamp Serial#
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2302 | |||
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KPC#
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429 | |||
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MICHEL#
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2329 | |||
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StanGib#
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Not Listed | |||
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Scott#
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2003 | |||
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Date of Issue
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01/01/2003 | |||
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Quantity
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To be issued as required | |||
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Denomination
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1,490 won | |||
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Design
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Roof-end tile of the kylin design | |||
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Designer
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Kim Soe-jong | |||
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Image Area
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33mm x 23mm | |||
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Perforation
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13 | |||
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Sheet Composition
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5 x 10 | |||
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Paper
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White unwatermarked | |||
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Printing process
and colors |
Photogravure, 6 colors | |||
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Print
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Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation | |||
| Description | ||||
| With the adjustment in the postal rates effective as of January, 1, 2003, 1,380-won definitives (over 5 grams and under 25 grams) and 1,410-won definitives (over 25 grams and under 50 grams) for priority registered mail, 1,290-won definitives (over 5 grams and under 25 grams) and 1,310-won definitives (over 25 grams and under 50 grams) for non-priority registered mail will be raised to 1,580 won, 1,610 won, 1,490 won and 1,510 won respectively. While the existing designs on these definitives will continued to be used, changes will be added to the colors in the margin of the sheet.
The 1,490-won definitives feature the roof-end tile of the kylin design. Roof-end tile refers to the roofing tile placed on the edge of the eaves. This roof-end tile from the Unified Silla Period takes the shape of a powerfully winged kylin with its tail raised head turned to the side. (Displayed at the Gyeongju National Museum) |
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