Currency - North Korean won

	Currency - North Korean won

This is the currency information page for North Korean won (KPW) - used in: North Korea. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase North Korean won (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.

Buy North Korean won at best value

	Although it's not possible to buy North Korean won in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum Ł100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres. For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for North Korean won. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.

Although it's not possible to buy North Korean won in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum Ł100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.

For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for North Korean won. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.

Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

	Euro:	€1 = ₩150
	Dollar:	$1 = ₩135
	Pound:	£1 = ₩179

Choose other base currency:

Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: chon - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for North Korean won:

Coins: 1, 5, 10, 50 chon, 1 won.

Banknotes: 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 won.

Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

	KPW / EUR (Sep 2016)

KPW	EUR	KPW	EUR
100	0.67	2,000	13.33
200	1.33	5,000	33.33
300	2.00	10,000	66.67
500	3.33	25,000	166.67
1,000	6.67	50,000	333.33
1,500	10.00	100,000	666.67

	EUR / KPW (Sep 2016)

EUR	KPW	EUR	KPW
1	150	20	3,000
2	300	50	7,500
3	450	100	15,000
5	750	250	37,500
10	1,500	500	75,000
15	2,250	1,000	150,000

	KPW / USD (Sep 2016)

KPW	USD	KPW	USD
100	0.74	2,000	14.81
200	1.48	5,000	37.04
300	2.22	10,000	74.07
500	3.70	25,000	185.19
1,000	7.41	50,000	370.37
1,500	11.11	100,000	740.74

	USD / KPW (Sep 2016)

USD	KPW	USD	KPW
1	135	20	2,700
2	270	50	6,750
3	405	100	13,500
5	675	250	33,750
10	1,350	500	67,500
15	2,025	1,000	135,000

	KPW / GBP (Sep 2016)

KPW	GBP	KPW	GBP
100	0.56	2,000	11.17
200	1.12	5,000	27.93
300	1.68	10,000	55.87
500	2.79	25,000	139.66
1,000	5.59	50,000	279.33
1,500	8.38	100,000	558.66

	GBP / KPW (Sep 2016)

GBP	KPW	GBP	KPW
1	179	20	3,580
2	358	50	8,950
3	537	100	17,900
5	895	250	44,750
10	1,790	500	89,500
15	2,685	1,000	179,000