Obverse: The obverse of the coin features the traditional symbol of South Korea – the hibiscus flower (South Korea's national flower), surrounded by an inscription in Korean.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin depicts the official mascot of the Olympic Games – the tiger Hodori, along with the Olympic logo. At the top, the inscription reads XXIV OLYMPIAD SEOUL 1988, and at the bottom, the denomination of 5000 WON is indicated.
About the coin: This silver 5000 won coin was issued to commemorate the Seoul Summer Olympic Games held in South Korea.