North Korea 1 Won 1978 Banknote | DPRK Socialist Propaganda Note | Korean Currency | UNC

North Korea 1 Won 1978 Banknote | DPRK Socialist Propaganda Note | Korean Currency | UNC
CA$15.00

1978 North Korea 1 Won banknote issued by the Central Bank of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This vividly designed note features classic socialist-realist artwork depicting workers, soldiers, and citizens symbolizing unity, labor, and national pride. A striking Cold War–era banknote valued for its historical significance, propaganda imagery, and collectible appeal among world currency and communist-era note collectors.

Banknote Details

  • Country: North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)

  • Denomination: 1 Won

  • Year: 1978

  • Issuer: Central Bank of the DPRK

  • Serial Number: Present (red prefix visible)

  • Design Theme: Socialist realism and revolutionary imagery

  • Front: Group of citizens including workers, soldiers, and children celebrating national unity with urban background

  • Back: Agricultural worker with flowers, armed defender, and industrial development scenes

  • Language: Korean

  • Material: Paper

  • Era: Cold War / Communist period

** Please note that the Serial Number may not be the same as in the photo. **