North Korean Won (KPW)

The North Korean Won is the official currency of North Korea.

Currency Details

Currency Code KPW
Symbol ₩
Minor Unit Chon (1/100)
Country North Korea
Central Bank Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Official KPW Central Bank Rates

Live rates on this page are mid-market rates. If you need official central-bank reference rates for compliance, tax, or audit purposes, AllRatesToday also serves published rates from 127 central banks as JSON — see the Central Bank Exchange Rate API.

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Live KPW Exchange Rates

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Coins & Banknotes

🪙 Coins

1 chon5 chon10 chon50 chon₩1

💵 Banknotes

₩5₩10₩50₩100₩200₩500₩1000₩2000₩5000

Frequently Asked Questions

The ISO 4217 currency code for the North Korean Won is KPW. This three-letter code is used internationally in banking, finance, and commerce to identify the North Korean Won.
The North Korean Won (KPW) is the official currency of North Korea. It is managed by the Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
The symbol for the North Korean Won is ₩. The minor unit is the Chon (1/100).
The North Korean Won (KPW) is managed by the Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The central bank is responsible for monetary policy, issuing banknotes and coins, and maintaining the stability of the currency.

Get KPW Rates via API

Access live North Korean Won exchange rates in your app with the official SDK.

Install

npm install @allratestoday/sdk

Usage

import AllRatesToday from '@allratestoday/sdk';
const client = new AllRatesToday('YOUR_API_KEY');
const rate = await client.getRate('KPW', 'USD');
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