1959 North Korea banknote small complete set 4 notes 50 Chon, 1 Won, 5 Won, 10 Won
Product Description
This is a complete set of five North Korean banknotes from the second series issued in 1959, including 50 won, 1 won, 5 won, and 10 won. The entire set was printed by the Goznak Printing Plant in Russia, using a geometric watermark. It has been authenticated and sealed by TOG, a leading international banknote authentication agency, making it a classic collectible set of North Korean banknotes.
Detailed Information on Each Denomination
1. 50 Won Pick #12
| Serial Number | ㄱ× 540583, Grade: 64 Choice Uncirculated |
|---|---|
| Obverse | Worker and peasant emblem, labor production scene; |
| Reverse | Korean denomination "오십전" (오십전), blue-toned engraving printing. |
2. 1 Won Pick #13
| Serial Number | ㅇㅂ 487323, Grade: 58 Choice About Unc |
|---|---|
| Obverse | Shipbuilding and industrial theme, red as the main color; |
| Reverse | Arabic numeral 1 on both sides, Korean denomination "일원" (일원) in the center. |
3. 5 Yen Pick #14
| Serial Number | ㅎㄹ 095074, Rating: 64 Choice Uncirculated |
|---|---|
| Obverse | Government buildings complex, green and blue color scheme; |
| Reverse | Retro scroll pattern with the Korean word "오원". |
4. 10 Yen Pick #15
| Serial Number | ㅇㅂ 674485, Rating: 64 Choice Uncirculated |
|---|---|
| Obverse | Traditional Gyeongbokgung Gate, peach-pink background; |
| Reverse | Floral border pattern with the Korean word "십원". |
TQG Authentication and Encapsulation Features
- High-specification transparent grading casing, completely isolating dust, moisture, and oxidation, permanently protecting the banknotes' original condition;
- Completely labeled seal with version, pick number, printing plant, watermark type, serial number, and grade, accompanied by an independent traceable QR code, allowing online verification of the authentication record;
- Three banknotes are rated 64 points each, in excellent uncirculated condition, with only the 1 dollar note rated 58 points (near uncirculated). The entire set is complete, without defects or creases.
- The entire set features a unified geometric watermark pattern, printed in the same batch by the Goznak Soviet Union. Exquisite craftsmanship, and very few complete sets exist.
Specifications
| Year of Issue | 1959, Central Bank of Korea |
|---|---|
| Face Values | 50 Chan, 1 Won, 5 Won, 10 Won (5 banknotes in total, 4 denominations) |
| Issue Numbers | Pick#12, Pick#13, Pick#14, Pick#15 |
| Watermark Type | Geometric Pattern Watermark |
| Printer | Goznak (Russian State Printing Plant) |
| Authentication Agency | TOG Quality Guaranty |
| Grading Score | 50 Chan 64 points / 1 Won 58 points / 5 Won 64 points / 10 Won 64 points |
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