A model presents a commemorative medal for the Year of the Snake in 2025 per the Chinese zodiac calendar at the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation headquarters in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Monday.
A model presents a commemorative medal for the Year of the Snake in 2025, per the Chinese zodiac calendar, at the the Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation headquarters in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Monday. [YONHAP]
A model presents a commemorative medal for the Year of the Snake in 2025, per the Chinese zodiac calendar, at the the Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation headquarters in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Monday.
The medal depicts a snake in the signature folk painting style of artist Seo Hana, who was also behind last year's dragon medal. The currency minter also releases gold cards featuring zodiac signs annually.
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