1959 North Korea, 2nd Issue 100 Won banknote, large format, UNC (Uncirculated), no "4" or "7" in the serial number.
1959 Central Bank of the People's Republic of Korea 100-Won banknote (part of the second series of high-denomination notes), serial number "ㄦ 328592". The obverse features the national emblem and a central image of factory blast furnaces, accompanied by the country's name in Korean, the denomination, and the red official seal of the Central Bank; the reverse depicts the scenery of Mount Kumgang. Produced using intaglio printing and featuring a geometric pattern watermark, this is a classic high-denomination circulating banknote from North Korea's second series. Offered as a raw (unslabbed) note.
Condition details for the raw note:
- The colors and tonal gradations remain intact; the intaglio lines on both the obverse and reverse are sharp and clear. There is no major damage or tearing, and the original paper shows no significant heavy staining. The original red serial number and Central Bank seal are fully preserved; original fluorescent security patterns are visible under UV light.
- Not slabbed (ungraded); the raw note requires individual protective storage to prevent dust, oxidation, or fingerprints from affecting its condition.
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Specifications
| Issuer | Central Bank of the People's Republic of Korea (1959) |
|---|---|
| Face Value | 100 Won |
| Series | 1959 Second Series of North Korean Banknotes |
| Watermark | Geometric pattern |
| Serial Number | ㄦ 328592 |
| Printing Method | Intaglio printing |
| Authentication Status | Raw note (ungraded) |