Product Introduction
The 1947 North Korean Central Bank 10 Won note is North Korea's first official legal tender, with the international banknote catalog number Pick P7. It was produced by the Goznak Printing Plant in the Soviet Union using intaglio printing and is a landmark currency collectible from before the founding of the nation.
Obverse Design Details
| Main Image |
A farmer and a worker stand side-by-side, the farmer carrying farm tools and the worker holding a hammer, symbolizing the worker-peasant alliance. A factory silhouette is depicted in the distance, clearly reflecting the era. |
| Text |
The left side features the traditional Chinese characters "North Korean Central Bank Note" vertically, while the right side includes the bank's guarantee terms in Chinese characters, along with the Korean denomination "십원 (10 Won)". |
| Securities and Markings |
A full-page pink and green spiral security mesh pattern, a red serial number "ㄦ 7 352030" in the upper right corner, a red seal script bank seal in the lower right corner, and a Chinese-style fretwork border. |
Reverse Design Details
| Main Scene |
The volcanic landscape of Mount Paektu (Changbai Mountain), a classic symbol of North Korea, depicted in a green-layered engraving of the mountain forest terrain; |
| Text |
The top features the arched Korean script "조선 (Korea)," with the Korean script "십원" and the traditional Chinese character "拾圆" (Shi Yuan) on the left and right sides respectively. The four corners bear the number "10"; |
| Year Indication |
The year of issue, "1947," is engraved within a floral border at the bottom, featuring a European-style scrollwork security pattern. |
Version and Condition Description
This is an original Soviet-printed banknote with a natural watermark, unlike later North Korean reissues without one. The paper has a slight natural yellowing, all four corners are intact, and there are no holes, mold, or large-area creases. The engraving lines are clear and complete, and the colors are well-preserved, making it suitable for long-term collection and preservation.
Specifications
| Issuing Institution |
Central Bank of North Korea |
| Year of Issuance |
1947 |
| Face Value |
10 Won |
| Catalogue Number |
Pick P7 |
| Printing Plant |
Goznak Printing Plant, USSR |
| Printing Process |
Two-color intaglio printing |
| Text |
Traditional Chinese characters, Hangul (Chinese) |
| Color Scheme |
Obverse: Pink + Light Green; Reverse: Purple-Green |
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