December 2, 2023


According to media reports, North Korea’s central bank is printing coupons in place of standard banknotes to address the cash shortage.

These coupons, known as Dongbiao or Dongbiao, That may reflect Covid-related supply chain disruptions, but comes amid broader economic woes in the isolated country.

According to Japanese media reports, the coupons went into circulation at the end of August. Asia Press, which provides independent reporting on North Korea.Each coupon is worth 5000 North