North Korea 2003 savings bonds confirmed

Several collectors have contacted me asking about the following items which have recently appeared on the market. According to the Korean wife of a contributor to The Banknote Book, these are bank savings bonds issued by the North Korea Central Bank in 2003. The back is divided into two parts. The left side gives instructions for the bond, stating that the bond is only good at the bank. If lost, the bank will not replace. The bond is good for one year only. At the end of the year, the bank will pay 4% interest. The bonds can't be cashed early. The right side has information for the bond: date issued, date cashed, and the last line is for the bank issuer's signature.

If you collect banknotes only, you should skip these items. If you collect all manner of paper financial instruments, feel free to add copies to your collection.

North_Korea_5000_D_2003.00.00_PNL_131247_f
North_Korea_5000_D_2003.00.00_PNL_131247_r

North_Korea_10000_D_2003.00.00_PNL_176347_f
North_Korea_10000_D_2003.00.00_PNL_176347_r

North_Korea_50000_D_2003.00.00_PNL_110597_f
North_Korea_50000_D_2003.00.00_PNL_110597_r

North_Korea_100000_D_2003.00.00_PNL_106347_f
North_Korea_100000_D_2003.00.00_PNL_106347_r