조선민주주의인민공화국
오원
조선중앙은행
1959 (Translation: Democratic People`s Republic of Korea, Five Won, Central Bank of North Korea)
Reverse lettering
조선중앙은행
오원 5 오원 (Translation: Central Bank of North Korea, Five Won)
Variants
There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint "in silver" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000.