North Korea
1978 - North Korea PIC 22a 100 Won banknote UNC
North Korea 100 won banknote associated with 1978 and catalogued as Pick P22a. This individual note ..
1988 - North Korea PIC 30 50 Won banknote UNC
This North Korean 50 Won banknote is associated with the 1988 “Socialist Visitor” issue and is catal..
1988 - North Korea PIC 37 10 Won banknote UNC
This North Korean 10 Won banknote is associated with 1988 and is catalogued as Pick P37. The denomin..
1988 - North Korea PIC 38 50 Won banknote UNC
North Korea 50 Won banknote associated with 1988, catalogued as Pick P38. This UNC example is identi..
1992 - North Korea PIC 39a 1 Won banknote UNC
This North Korean 1 Won banknote is associated with 1992 and catalogued as Pick P39a. The individual..
1992 - North Korea PIC 39s 1 Won banknote UNC
North Korea 1 Won banknote associated with 1992, catalogued as Pick P39s. This specimen note is list..
1992 - North Korea PIC 40s 5 Won banknote UNC
This individual North Korean 5 Won banknote is associated with 1992 and identified by the PIC 40s re..
1992 - North Korea PIC 41s 10 Won banknote UNC
This North Korean 10 Won banknote is associated with 1992 and catalogued as Pick P41s. The note is i..
1992 - North Korea PIC 42a 50 Won banknote UNC
This North Korean 50 Won banknote is associated with 1992 and is identified by the shop reference PI..
1992 - North Korea PIC 42s 50 Won banknote UNC
This North Korean 50 Won banknote is associated with 1992 and is identified by the specific catalogu..
Frequently asked questions
What periods and currencies are represented in this North Korea banknote category?
This shop’s North Korea catalog spans dated entries from 1947 through 2009. The earliest group uses chon denominations, including 15, 20 and 50 chon notes dated 1947. Later entries are denominated in won and cover several dated groups, including 1978, 1988, 1992, 1998, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009. This range describes the material represented in the shop’s catalog rather than every banknote issued by North Korea.
Which North Korean banknote denominations appear in the catalog?
The catalog includes 15, 20 and 50 chon, together with won denominations ranging from 1 to 1,000 won. Represented won values include 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 won. Some denominations occur in several dated groups or under multiple catalog references. For example, 50 won appears among entries dated 1978, 1988, 1992 and 2009, while 1,000 won is represented by entries dated 2002, 2006 and 2008.
How can I identify a North Korea banknote using the catalog references?
Match the denomination and date in the listing first, then compare the complete catalog reference, including any suffix. Examples include P5b for a 1947 15 chon note, P39a for a 1992 1 won note, P45a for a 2002 1,000 won note and P45b for a 2006 1,000 won note. A shared reference number does not make suffixes interchangeable, so collectors should record the full designation. The shop images are reference images, and the serial number shown may differ.
What do suffixes such as “a,” “b,” “e” and “s” indicate in these listings?
Suffixes distinguish cataloged varieties associated with the same main reference number. The North Korea category includes examples such as P21a, P21b, P21c and P21e for 1978 50 won notes. It also lists P39s through P43s alongside lettered references for denominations from 1 to 100 won. Collectors should treat each full reference as a separate identification and rely on the listing’s stated date, denomination and distinguishing details rather than assuming that notes sharing a base number are identical.
What should a buyer check before choosing a North Korea banknote from this category?
Check the full title for the stated date, denomination, catalog reference and grade. The represented listings are described as UNC, but buyers should confirm the details on the specific product page. Pay particular attention to suffixes and listed variety notes, such as series colors or numeral colors. Product images are identified as reference images, and the banknote number shown in an image may not be the number supplied. A catalog entry should not by itself be taken as confirmation that an item can be purchased.
Why are there several catalog varieties of the 1978 North Korea 50 won note?
The shop catalog distinguishes several 1978 50 won varieties under the P21 reference. P21a is described with red and black series details, P21b with a black series, P21c with a red series, and P21e with a blue number 50. These recorded color details provide practical identification points when comparing listings. Because the suffix is part of the reference, collectors documenting this group should record P21a, P21b, P21c or P21e rather than identifying each note only as a 1978 50 won.