The ten won dated 2002 brings three branches of the armed forces into one frame: a pilot, a sailor and a soldier face left, shoulder to shoulder. The back shows the Liberation War Victory Monument.

The date on the note is 2002, yet it only entered circulation on 30 November 2009, together with the new series, at the redenomination. So a note with an «early» date actually belongs to the money introduced in 2009.

This piece is a specimen: such notes carry a special marking and are prepared for reference, not for payment.

For a military theme it is a note that shows the air force, the navy and the army on one side, and for a North Korea collection it is one of the denominations of the series introduced in 2009. UNC condition means the note has never circulated: no folds, no wear, no soiling, even corners — just as it left the press.

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