North Korea

North Korea 5 Won 2002 UNC
Front: Students
Back: Water Dam

Korea, 1992 Series

Korea 1 Won 1992 UNC
Front: Young woman with flowers
Back: Mount Kumgang

There are many old temples around Kŭmgangsan, some in poor condition. Among the best known are Changan-sa and Maha-yon. Other features include: Sea Manmulsang, Kŭmgang Gate, Samil Lagoon, Piro Peak, the Manpok ravine, Myongyong rock, the Paektap ravine, Manmulsang, Kuryong pond, the pools of Upper Pal, Sujong Peak, Ongnyu ravine, the Hanha Stream, and the Sibi waterfalls.

Korea, 1992 Series

Korea 5 Won 1998 UNC
Front: Students with a globe
Back: Grand People's Study House

Korea, 1992 Series

Korea 10 Won 1998 UNC
Front: Factory worker, Chollima statue
Back: Flood gates

Korea, 1992 Series

Korea 50 Won 1992 UNC
Front: Two man , Lady
Back: Mountains

Korea, 1992 Series

Korea, North 100 Won 1992 UNC
Front: Kim Il-sung
Back: Kim Il Sung's birthplace in Mangyongdae-guyok

Kim Il-sung (15 April 1912 – 8 July 1994) was a Korean communist politician who led North Korea from its founding in 1948 until his death. He held the posts of Prime Minister from 1948 to 1972 and President from 1972 to his death. He was also the General Secretary of the Workers Party of Korea.

During his tenure as leader of North Korea, he ruled the nation with autocratic power and established an all-pervasive cult of personality. From the mid-1960s, he promoted his self-developed Juche variant of communist national organisation. Following his death in 1994, he was succeeded by his son Kim Jong-il. North Korea officially refers to Kim Il-sung as the "Great Leader" (Suryong in Korean) and he is designated in the constitution as the country's "Eternal President". His birthday is a public holiday in North Korea. Read more