Yes! It is possible to order these on eBay or through coin and note dealers.

These are proper banknotes, much like our old paper notes in Australia – with that distinctive aroma and a watermark you can see when you hold it up to the light.

The small ticket of paper you can see in the second photo is, I believe, a permission slip – or some form of proof of authenticity. So although these North Korean notes may be for tourist or visitor use only, they are still genuine.

I decided the best way to immortalise this collection was to carefully protect each note in plastic and frame them up, complete with portraits of the Supreme Leaders.

For anyone interested, I purchased a couple of sets through Bruce at North Melbourne Collectables on eBay for $40.

The notes were delivered promptly, were very carefully packed, and arrived in mint condition.