| Title : THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF SUWON CASTLE (View Special Sheet) |
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Stamp Serial#
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1880 | ||
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KPC#
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C-1429 | |||
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MICHEL#
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1904 | |||
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StanGib#
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2217 | |||
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Scott#
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1890 | |||
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Date of Issue
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10/10/1996 | |||
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Quantity
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3,000,000 | |||
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Denomination
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400 won | |||
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Design
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Treasure No.402 P'aldalmun Gate | |||
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Designer
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Won, In-Jae | |||
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Image Area
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32mm*22mm | |||
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Perforation
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13 | |||
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Sheet Composition
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10 | |||
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Paper
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White unwatermarked | |||
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Print
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Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation | |||
| Description | ||||
| The events commemorating the 200th anniversary of the dedication of Suwon Castle are being held to present the future course and vision of Suwon as a newly transformed city in the coming 21st century; but, their true meaning lies in re-illuminating governing policy of King Chonjo. He was a dutiful son and generous ruler who fostered pragmatic studies and liberal arts and pursued sweeping reform including the implementation of a policy of impartiality aimed at according equal favor in official appointment to men of all political stripes.
Marking the occasion, the Ministry of Information and Communication is issuing a commemorative stamp to bring the public's attention to the excellence of our cultural assets and to preseve our valuable national cultural heritage for all posterity. |
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