Convert Japanese Yen to North Korean Won
Please provide values below to convert Japanese Yen [JPY] to North Korean Won [KPW], or Convert North Korean Won to Japanese Yen.
How to Convert Japanese Yen to North Korean Won
1 JPY = 0.163145777777778 KPW
Example: convert 15 JPY to KPW:
15 JPY = 15 × 0.163145777777778 KPW = 2.44718666666667 KPW
Japanese Yen to North Korean Won Conversion Table
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Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan, used as the country's primary medium of exchange.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1871 during the Meiji Restoration, the Yen replaced the previous complex monetary system and has undergone various reforms, including decimalization in 1954, to modernize Japan's currency system.
Current Use
The Yen is widely used in Japan for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.
North Korean Won
The North Korean Won (KPW) is the official currency of North Korea, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The North Korean Won was first introduced in 1947, replacing the Korean won used during the Japanese occupation, and has undergone several redenominations and reforms since then.
Current Use
Today, the KPW is primarily used domestically in North Korea, with limited acceptance outside the country; it is subject to strict government control and currency regulations.