S. Korea Turtle Ship 50K Gold

1988 Seoul Olmpics - an Olympics that changed a nation. This 50000 Won was struck in gold and features the famous Turtle ship, a fleet of which help stem an invasion from Japan. These famous battle ships were the first to utilize a protective metal deck to help prevent fire-arrow damage. Admiral Yi is a revered figure in Korea and world naval history. The reverse side includes a species of the Rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum) it's actually the South Korean national flower, where the Korean name for it means 'Immortal Flower'.