1959 Korean People's Republic 50 Won Banknote (printed by the Soviet Union, Pick#P-16)

Product Description

This is a 50-yen banknote from North Korea's second legal tender series, issued in 1959. It was produced using a complete intaglio printing process by the Goznak Printing Plant in the Soviet Union, with the international banknote catalog number Pick P-16. It is a landmark high-denomination collectible from the early days of North Korea and a classic example of Sino-Soviet cooperation in banknote printing during the Cold War. This item has been encased in a professional protective plastic case and is in pristine, uncirculated condition.

Front View Details (Taedong River Railway Bridge)

Top Inscription	The top edge features the Korean inscription "조선인민공화국," meaning "People's Republic of Korea."
Left Side Design	The official national emblem of North Korea, decorated with rice ears and olive branches, with delicate relief details.
Central Image	The Pyongyang Taedong River Railway Bridge, with the Moranbong skyline in the distance, recreating the capital's appearance in the 1950s.
Denomination and Official Seal	The denomination "오십원 (Fifty Won)" is prominently displayed within the decorative border on the right, next to the red circular official seal of the Central Bank of North Korea.
Security Features and Serial Number	A six-digit red serial number "70 715090" is printed on both sides, and the year of issue "1959" is marked at the bottom center; the overall design features a multi-colored line pattern in green, purple, and beige, with precise intaglio engraving.

Reverse Banknote Details (Farmers' Harvest)

Top Inscription：Horizontal inscription of the bank name "조선중앙은행", meaning "Central Bank of Korea"; Central Image: A peasant woman holding ears of wheat, representing agricultural production, a classic design of the socialist theme at the time; Denomination Layout: "50 오십원" is marked within symmetrical floral borders on the left and right sides, with the same denomination repeated at the bottom; Decorative Techniques: The border features intricate European-style scrollwork, a classic style of the Soviet printing press, with clear and three-dimensional lines.

Basic Specifications

Year of Issue	1959 (Second Series of North Korean Banknotes)
Face Value	50 Won
International Catalogue Number	Pick #P-16
Printer	Goznak State Printing Plant, USSR
Paper Characteristics	Special banknote paper, full-page geometric watermark
Condition	Brand new, uncirculated, UNC, no creases, spots, or wear
Packaging	Collector's PVC hard protective case