[2025 Seoul Attraction] Travel Guide for Bank of Korea Money Museum (Updated Mar)

#Seoul Attractions The Bank of Korea 🏦 Currency Exhibition Hall is on Namdaemun Road in Seoul 🚌 The ground floor exhibition hall is very beautiful, it feels like entering the Platinum Palace🤩 You can learn about the history of Korean currency development, from before 2 millennium BC😍 Like China, copper coins are used, they are pronounced "two" 🪙3 thousand coins are overweight 😂 In modern times, there are banknotes, and various commemorative coins. The 2018 2000 won special edition is quite beautiful ❤️ The monetary history of other countries has been introduced, very detailed, learned things ❣️ Quite a special experience 👍🏻

#AustraliaFlightEvent #MyeongdongTravel #museum #BankofKoreaMoneyMuseum On the afternoon of March 13th, we explored the origins of commodity money at the Money Museum and understood the first transaction system of mankind?! The exhibition vividly showed the process in which grains, shells, salt, etc. functioned as money, and the bronze age rice storage jar and the replica of Silk Road trade goods were especially interesting!!!!! I felt the realistic weight of barter by lifting a 2kg rice sack myself!! 📌 Key points for solo travelers Recommended experience: Making a shell money handle → Making a necklace by drilling a hole in a natural shell (15 minutes, 3,000 won) Hidden spot: "Sound of grain" corner in the 1st floor hallway → Experience playing music with the sound of pounding rice sacks Recommended snack: Museum store "Barley tea & corn fritters" (5,500 won) → Reinterpreting ancient grains in a modern way 🚨 Notes The shell hole drilling experience closes at 4:30 p.m. Must wear gloves when experiencing the sound of grains (grains are sharp) Corn fritters may sell out after 3 p.m. At the African salt plate exhibition, I learned about unique cases where salt was used as currency. I engraved my friend's name on a shell necklace I made at the experience zone and gave it to her as a gift, and she said it was like a history class textbook. ㅎㅎ I put the grain currency bookmark (2,500 won) I bought at the store in my ancient civilization class textbook and use it every day!! Is the price reasonable?!!

#AustraliaFlightEvent #SportsCommemorativeCoin #MyeongdongTravel #koreatrip On the afternoon of March 13th, I felt the Olympic fever through currency while visiting the special exhibition of sports commemorative coins at the Bank of Korea Currency Museum!!! Limited edition metal coins commemorating various competitions from the 1988 Seoul Olympics to the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics were on display, and the dynamic pose of the short track athlete engraved on the 2018 brass coin was especially impressive!! 📌 Points for solo travelers Recommended experience: Design your own sports coin → Create a virtual coin using the Olympic logo on a tablet (10 minutes, free) Hidden spot: "Light Medal Wall" in the 2nd floor hallway → Take an emotional shot with LED lights that resemble coins Recommended snack: Gold Medal Mocha (7,200 won) on the 1st floor of the museum → Coffee decorated with Olympic rings with gold leaf powder 🚨 Notes Reservations for the experience are accepted on-site from 10:00 a.m. on the day (first 20 people) Recommended dark background clothing when taking photos against the LED wall → Maximize the light reflection effect Medal Mocha is likely to be sold out after 3:00 p.m. I discovered that the 2002 World Cup commemorative silver coin has the passionate cheers of soccer fans embedded in the coin design!! I'm so happy that the stickers of past Olympic coins (3,500 won) that I bought at the museum store make my laptop cover look fancy!!!

#AustraliaFlightEvent #MuseumRecommendation #SeoulMyeongdong #SpecialExhibition On the afternoon of March 13th, I learned about the theory and practice of currency production in an immersive way at the experiential learning room on the 2nd floor of the Currency Museum!! I experienced the process of casting coins myself with the virtual casting experience machine, and I realized how important it is to control the temperature and pressure of the metal!! It was also fun to analyze the three-dimensional structure of the design by turning the 3D hologram currency with my finger!! 📌 Key points for solo travelers Recommended experience: AR currency dismantling → Explore hidden security technology by dismantling currency by layer using a touchscreen (15 minutes, free) Hidden spot: "Currency Sound Bunker" at the end of the hallway → Match the scale with the sound of coins from each country Recommended snack: "Coin Croquette" (6,800 won) on the first floor of the museum → Coin-shaped fish croquette with tartar sauce 🚨 Notes AR experience registration until 5 p.m. (first-come, first-served 30 people on the day) Free rental of 3 coins for the Sound Bunker game (1,000 won compensation if lost) Croquettes may be sold out except during meal times (12-1 p.m.) After observing the special anti-counterfeiting ink under a microscope, I designed my own security pattern in the experience zone and made it into a key ring (7,000 won). When I gave it to a friend, he complimented that it looked like it was made by a bank employee! Maybe Jingnan haha.. I'm using the currency structure booklet (10,000 won) I bought at the exit of the study room as a reference book for my finance class!!

#AustraliaFlightEvent #MyeongdongTravel #museum On the afternoon of March 13th, I went back in time to see the special exhibition of ancient currency at the Bank of Korea Currency Museum!!! From the currency of the Three Kingdoms period to the coins of the early Joseon Dynasty, the exhibition condensed 1,500 years of history. It was interesting to see the changes in the patterns of the Geonwonjungbo of the Unified Silla Dynasty and the Haedong Tongbo of the Goryeo Dynasty?!! I vividly experienced the process of making currency through a model of the bronze casting technique restoration!!! 📌 Points for solo travelers Recommended experience: Making coin handles → Making mini coins using Joseon Dynasty casting techniques (20 minutes, 5,000 won) Hidden spot: "Hidden picture of currency" wall on the west side of the exhibition hall → Photo zone with ancient currency codes that can only be seen under UV light Recommended snack: Coin-shaped hotteok (4,500 won) in the museum lobby → Recreate the era with brown sugar sauce instead of honey syrup 🚨 Notes Reservations for the experience must be made on-site from 10:00 a.m. on the day (first 15 people) Use of cell phone flash is required when taking photos in the UV photo zone Hotteok sold out after 3:00 p.m. When I put a replica of a Balhae coin on my palm, I could really feel the expansion of trade routes at the time!! When I gave a friend a coin with a personal pattern made at the experience corner and engraved his name as a gift, he said, "It looks like a real artifact." Haha, but it's not real!! #Bank of Korea Money Museum

#AustraliaFlightEvent #koreatrip #museum Yesterday afternoon at the Currency Museum, I discovered a detailed process of the currency life cycle that I had never known about!!! In the reproduction space of the banknote design studio, I was able to experience the journey from the designers' draft sketches to the final approval step by step!!!! In particular, I was amazed by the sophistication of the anti-counterfeiting technology while handling the actual equipment in the security line insertion simulation experience!!! 📌 New points for solo travelers Recommended experience: Create your own security pattern → Design a UV ink pattern with a tablet and print out a real sticker (7 minutes, free) Hidden spot: 3rd floor currency safe VR experience → Open a 10-ton safe door with virtual reality (photo provided after the experience) Recommended snack: Museum rooftop "Gold Coin Rice Cake" (7,800 won) → Coin-shaped matcha rice cake decorated with gold leaf 🚨 Note VR experience is only available for those 15 years of age or older (bring your ID) Security pattern stickers only show fluorescent effects under sunlight Tteok cakes are recommended to be consumed within 2 hours (hardness may vary) At the waste banknote upcycling exhibition, I realized the importance of resource circulation while viewing clothes and furniture made from discarded currency!!! After operating the waste banknote shredder myself at the experience corner, I made a handwritten letter with the recycled pulp and brought it home!! Now I plan to write economic-related quotes on that paper and send it to my friend. ㅋㅋ ㅎㅎㅎ Will they like it?

#AustraliaFlightEvent #BankofKorea #koreatrip #museum #Myeongdong Yesterday afternoon, I experienced the journey of currency from its birth to its disposal through "The Life of Currency" at the Bank of Korea Currency Museum!!! The composition that showed the process of currency production, distribution, and recycling step by step on each floor from the 1st to the 3rd floor was eye-catching. In the banknote printing simulation experience, I was able to understand the complex printing process by operating the actual machine.. Only a part of it lol 📌 Points for solo travelers Recommended experience: Waste money recycling workshop → Put money in the banknote shredder yourself and make bookmarks with recycled paper (15 minutes, free) Hidden spot: Currency art gallery on the first basement floor → Large mosaic wall made of old banknotes (more gorgeous when lit up at night) Recommended snack: "Currency bread" (6,500 won) on the first floor of the museum → Banknote-shaped bread filled with red bean paste 🚨 Notes Recycling experience ends at 5 PM (first-come, first-served basis, 50 people on the day) No flash when taking pictures of the mosaic wall Currency bread may be sold out after 3 PM At the waste money compression block exhibition, I was shocked to see the process of discarded banknotes being transformed into huge metal lumps. I put the recycled paper bookmarks I made in the experience room on my bookshelf when I got home, and they remind me of the importance of environmental conservation every day!!!

#AustraliaFlightEvent #BankofKorea #koreatrip #museum This afternoon, I visited the Stamp Museum and the nearby Bank of Korea Currency Museum to explore the scientific principles and artistic designs hidden in currency!!! At the Future Currency Exhibition Hall on the 2nd floor, the holographic banknotes and virtual currency experience using blockchain technology caught my eye. In particular, I was able to catch a glimpse of the possibilities of future currency by holding a transparent metal coin made with 3D printing in my hand!! It was so amazing 📌 Points for solo travelers Recommended experience: Design your own currency → Create a virtual currency pattern using the touch screen and print out the actual sticker (10 minutes, free) Hidden spot: Vault reproduction space on the first basement floor → Open and close the 1-ton vault door (photos required) Recommended snack: Cafe "Coin Bread" (5,500 won) near the museum → Coin-shaped cream cheese filling bread 🚨 Notes The vault experience is only available for groups of 5 or more → Ask the staff to join your group A USB is required to save your currency design (cannot be rented by the museum) Be careful that the coin bread is sold out after 3 PM At the anti-counterfeiting technology experience zone, I discovered hidden microtext on the banknotes with a microscope. After the experience, I received virtual currency with my name on it and shared it on SNS, and my friends were surprised, saying, "It looks like real currency!" The currency design hand mirror (12,000 won) that I bought at the museum store has now become my must-have fashion item. But it's so expensive. LOL...

While strolling in Myeongdong, I accidentally came across this quaint building. The guard warmly invited me to come in for a visit. This is the Bank of Korea Currency Museum, right in front of the fountain on the edge of Myeongdong. This building was designed and built in 1912 by Japanese architect Kingo Tatsuno, who was a popular architect in Japan at the time. Tokyo Station and the Bank of Japan Headquarters were both designed by him. It adopts the 20th century Renaissance castle architecture, with a majestic facade and high and bright interiors, giving people the illusion of being transported abroad in an instant. When it was built, it was used as the headquarters of the Bank of Korea. After the liberation of Korea, the Bank of Korea was dissolved and became the central bank of South Korea - the Bank of Korea. It has now been transformed into a currency museum, which houses more than 20,000 currencies from around the world. There is a permanent currency exhibition on the first floor, covering the cultural history of currency, the coin making process, and the collection of lead plates of banknotes from that time. There is also a pyramid of golden coins in the center of the hall. If you have time, don’t miss the opportunity to come here to get some good fortune. 📍Address: 39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea #2月好去2025

If you travel to South Korea, there is a Bank of Korea Money Museum in the Myeongdong area, which is free to enter and worth a visit. The museum building was built in 1907 and designed by Japanese designer Tatsuno Kingo. It displays Korean coins from ancient to modern times, with more than 4,500 kinds of rare coins from around the world, including the Korean won. The museum is divided into two floors. The first floor mainly displays "Our Central Bank, History of Money, Money and the National Economy, Money Square, Life Information Gallery, Information Room, and Information Desk. The second floor mainly displays model vaults, world currencies, experience rooms, planning exhibition halls, galleries, gold and currency rooms, currency machine rooms, and main currency rooms. No one is not interested in money. If you are interested in visiting, you can get off at Exit 7 of Hoehyeon Station on Subway Line 4, cross the passage next to Shinsegae Department Store, and you will see it. 📍Address: 39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

#cherryblossom2024 The Bank of Korea Money Museum was an unexpected gem during my spring vacation in Seoul! 💰 Located in the heart of the city, near Gyeongbokgung Palace, the museum offered free admission, which was a plus. As I stepped inside, I was greeted by a fascinating journey through the history of Korean currency. From ancient coins to modern banknotes, the exhibits were both informative and engaging, providing insights into Korea's economic evolution over the centuries. Nearby, I also explored the bustling streets of Insadong, known for its traditional shops and vibrant atmosphere. The museum was a great way to learn about Korea's monetary history while enjoying the vibrant culture of Seoul. #MoneyMuseum #SeoulAttractions 🏦💵

A very informative and interesting museum in the heart of Seoul that aims to highlight the Korean won's history and to a certain extend, other currencies' history. Theres's an interesting collection of historic bankotes as well as limited edition ones on display. Of particular interest, the museum is housed in the former Bank of Korea headquarters, which itself is a historic and grand building. As such you can also visit various offices which seem to be a step back in time. A great visit if you want a break from the shopping of nearby Myeongdong. Best of all, the museum is free of charge! #visit #museum #travel #historic #culture

#2024 Travel Wishes In 2023, I went to the Bank of Korea Currency Finance Museum, located at the South Gate of Seoul. It was very surprising😄 that you can visit for free My travel wish for 2024 is to go to Spain💃