1986-1988 South Korea 1 oz Silver 10000 Won Seoul Olympics Proof

---

In the mid 1980s, the Bank of Korea released a special series of commemorative coins to honor the upcoming 24th Summer Olympic Games, hosted in Seoul in 1988. Struck in 0.925 fine silver, each of these proof-quality pieces contains exactly one troy ounce of precious metal, combining athletic celebration with meticulous numismatic craftsmanship. The obverse of this 10,000 Won denomination coin highlights the spirit of global competition by showcasing various Olympic sporting disciplines. On the reverse, the design features the elegant national coat of arms of South Korea positioned gracefully above a delicate floral spray. The reverse also bears the clear inscriptions identifying the event as the 24th Olympic Games in Seoul, alongside the issuing authority, the Bank of Korea, the year of manufacture, and the face value of Ten Thousand Won.