Overview
Add an authentic piece of Asian numismatic and geopolitical history to your collection. Issued during the late 1970s, this 100 Won note served as a primary high-denomination currency issue of North Korea. Preserved in pristine Uncirculated (UNC) condition, it retains all of its original paper firmness, vibrant color contrast, and sharp corners.

Key Features & Details:
Country: North Korea (DPRK)

Denomination: 100 Won

Year of Issue: 1978

Catalog Number: Pick #22a (P-22a)

Condition: UNC (Uncirculated) – Flat, crisp, and clean with zero folds, pinholes, or handling marks.

Obverse (Front): Features a central portrait of founding leader Kim Il-sung surrounded by a wreath of magnolia flowers, the state coat of arms at top left, and Korean script displaying the issue year (1978).

Reverse (Back): Features Mangyongdae, the traditional thatched-roof birthplace home of Kim Il-sung in Pyongyang, surrounded by pine trees and floral motifs.

Serial Number: 725877 (Exact note shown in photos will be delivered)

Collector Value:
This 1978 issue is one of the most recognized historical banknotes from North Korea. Due to strict currency controls and subsequent monetary reforms, finding original Uncirculated examples with unblemished paper and bright colors is highly desirable for world currency collectors.