Portrait of Kim Il-sung, and Siebold`s Magnolia (Magnolia sieboldii) flowers
Reverse description
Mangyongdae - the birthplace of Kim Il-sung
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Arch of triumph, viewed either straight-on or at an angle.
Obverse lettering
조선민주주의인민공화국
중앙은행
조선민주주의인민공화국창건60돐
오천원 5000 (Translation: The Central Bank of the Democratic People`s Republic of Korea, Founding of the Democratic People`s Republic of Korea 60 Years, Five Thousand Won)
Reverse lettering
조선민주주의인민공화국중앙은행
5000 오천원 (Translation: The Central Bank of the Democratic People`s Republic of Korea, Five Thousand 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.