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The Thang Long Bridge, The Joiner Of Hanoi: 2 Dong (Vietnam, 1980)-Reference

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Jan 11, 20231 min read

The Thang Long Bridge, The Joiner Of Hanoi: 2 Dong (Vietnam, 1980)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dồng (Series 1980). The observe depicts the National Emblem of...

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The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dồng (Series 1976). The observe depicts the National Emblem of...

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On The Perfume River, Along The Purple Forbidden City: 5 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

On The Perfume River, Along The Purple Forbidden City: 5 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe depicts the Flag Tower of Hanoi,...

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The Hòa Bình Dam, Vietnam's Mega Project: 5,000 Dong (Vietnam, 1991)-Reference

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May 13, 20221 min read

The Hòa Bình Dam, Vietnam's Mega Project: 5,000 Dong (Vietnam, 1991)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Dong (Series 1985-91). The observe features a portrait of Prime...

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Modern Notes Of Vietnam, The White Tiger: 10,000 Dong (Vietnam, 2013)-Reference

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May 13, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of Vietnam, The White Tiger: 10,000 Dong (Vietnam, 2013)-Reference

This polymer Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Dong (Series 2003-20). The observe features a portrait of...

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Hanoi's One Pillared Pagoda: 20 Dong (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

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Dec 24, 20211 min read

Hanoi's One Pillared Pagoda: 20 Dong (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe features a portrait of Ho Chi...

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Living Bulldozers, The Asian Elephant: 1,000 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

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Dec 14, 20215 min read

Living Bulldozers, The Asian Elephant: 1,000 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” Series (1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...

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A Tiger Living On Borrowed Time: 500 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

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Apr 19, 20216 min read

A Tiger Living On Borrowed Time: 500 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” Series (1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...

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Notes Of The Vietnam Withdrawal, South Vietnam: 50 Dong (South Vietnam, 1969)-Article

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Apr 15, 20212 min read

Notes Of The Vietnam Withdrawal, South Vietnam: 50 Dong (South Vietnam, 1969)-Article

This ornate South Vietnamese Banknote represent the 2nd denomination of the “Southern Dồng” (Series 1970). The 1970 Series Dồng served as...

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Early Notes Of South Vietnam, Security Banknote Co: 2 Dong (South Vietnam, 1955)-Article

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Apr 15, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of South Vietnam, Security Banknote Co: 2 Dong (South Vietnam, 1955)-Article

This small South Vietnamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Southern Đồng (Series 1955, SBNC). The Southern Đồng...

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Early Notes Of South Vietnam, De La Rue: 1 Dong (South Vietnam, 1956)-Article

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Apr 15, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of South Vietnam, De La Rue: 1 Dong (South Vietnam, 1956)-Article

These ornate, post -colonial South Vietnamese banknote represent the 1st denomination of the First Southern Đồng (Series 1955, TDLR). The...

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Vietnam's Plow, Asian Water Buffalo: 100 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

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Apr 12, 20215 min read

Vietnam's Plow, Asian Water Buffalo: 100 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” Series (1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...

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Ngua Noi, The Forgotten Horses Of Vietnam: 50 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

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Apr 11, 20214 min read

Ngua Noi, The Forgotten Horses Of Vietnam: 50 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” (Series 1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...

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Notes Of The Việt Cộng 1: 10 Xu (South Vietnam, 1966)-Reference

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Jan 29, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Việt Cộng 1: 10 Xu (South Vietnam, 1966)-Reference

This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the “Southern Liberation" Dồng (1966). The observe depicts villagers...

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Island Temple, Trấn Quốc Pagoda: 100 Dong (Vietnam 1991)-Article

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Dec 17, 20204 min read

Island Temple, Trấn Quốc Pagoda: 100 Dong (Vietnam 1991)-Article

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1988). The Second Dồng was introduced in 1985,...

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Bay Of The Descending Dragon: 1 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Bay Of The Descending Dragon: 1 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe depicts the Flag Tower of Hanoi,...

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