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Korea (Democratic Peoples Republic Of)
Money
Money
Korea (Democratic Peoples Republic Of)
Currency
Won (KPW; symbol ₩) = 100 chon. Notes are in denominations of ₩100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of ₩1, and 50, 10, 5 and 1 chon.
Hotels tend to only accept cash payments in local currency whilst shops prefer US Dollars.
Currency Exchange
Currencies may be changed at the Trade Bank (Mon-Sat 0900-1200 and 1400-1700) or at some hotels. Convertible currencies include Australian, Hong Kong and US Dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling and Yen.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Main hotels in Pyongyang will accept credit and debit cards such as Mastercard and Visa. However, American Express is not usually accepted.
Traveller's Cheques
Generally not accepted. However, US Dollars are often accepted as an alternative method of payment.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
₩212.38
$1.00=
₩142.45
€1.00=
₩189.12
Currency
Won (KPW; symbol ₩) = 100 chon. Notes are in denominations of ₩100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of ₩1, and 50, 10, 5 and 1 chon.
Hotels tend to only accept cash payments in local currency whilst shops prefer US Dollars.
Hotels tend to only accept cash payments in local currency whilst shops prefer US Dollars.
Currency Exchange
Currencies may be changed at the Trade Bank (Mon-Sat 0900-1200 and 1400-1700) or at some hotels. Convertible currencies include Australian, Hong Kong and US Dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling and Yen.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Main hotels in Pyongyang will accept credit and debit cards such as Mastercard and Visa. However, American Express is not usually accepted.
Traveller's Cheques
Generally not accepted. However, US Dollars are often accepted as an alternative method of payment.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | ₩212.38 |
| $1.00= | ₩142.45 |
| €1.00= | ₩189.12 |
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