Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

 

 

 

Capital Pyongyang
Official language Korean
Currency North Korean won (₩) (KPW)
Coins 1, 5, 10, 50 chon, ₩1
Banknotes ₩5, ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, ₩200, ₩500, ₩1000, ₩2000, ₩5000





The won (sign: ₩) is the currency of North Korea. It is subdivided into 100 chon.

SCWPM Description Release Date Dimensions Signature Notes
22 100 Won 1978      
42 50 Won 1992 146 × 70    
48 200 Won 2005 139 × 73    

 

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