North Korea – Banknotes

North Korean banknotes include issues of the North Korean won, reflecting the country’s economic, political and cultural development from its establishment in 1948 to the present. The series feature historical figures, state ideological elements, architectural heritage, natural landscapes, national symbols and motifs representing North Korean identity, accompanying monetary reforms, periods of economic isolation and limited phases of financial modernization. Due to their design variety, variants, signatures and historical relevance within East Asia, North Korean paper money is appreciated in international numismatics and sought after by world banknote collectors.