Currency Information:CurrencyWon (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 ExchangeCurrencies 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 ATMsMain hotels in Pyongyang will accept credit and debit cards such as Mastercard and Visa. However, American Express is not usually accepted.
Traveller's ChequesGenerally not accepted. However, US Dollars are often accepted as an alternative method of payment.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | ₩208.10 |
| $1.00= | ₩142.45 |
| €1.00= | ₩189.71 |
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