The Currency Directory

North Korean Won (KPW)

The North Korean Won is issued by the Central Bank of the DPRK.

Alphabetic code
KPW
Numeric code
408
Symbol
₩
Minor units
2
Example
KPW 1,234.50
Used in
North Korea

History

  1. 1947 North Korea exchanges earlier banknotes for its own central-bank notes during the monetary reform of 6–12 December.
  2. 2009 A currency reform exchanges eligible cash holdings at 100 old won for one new won, subject to limits on the amount exchanged.

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