*History of Vietnamese Dong
In ancient Vietnam, metallic currency was made of copper. From 1885 to 1954, Vietnam used the piastre, issued and circulated by the French colonial government in Indochina.
In 1945, under the leadership of Ho Chi Minh, the Viet Minh gained independence from France and established the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. To replace the French Indochinese piastre, the government began issuing its own paper currency, called the đồng. The initial denominations of the đồng were 1, 5, and 10 đồng.
After the French left Vietnam, the North and South operated under two different regimes, each issuing its own version of the đồng. In the South, distinct currency began circulating from 1953.
In 1975, North and South Vietnam were reunified. In 1978, the State Bank of Vietnam was established, and the government also began efforts to standardize the currency. Since then, the đồng has undergon numerous changes in design and materials.
*Vietnamese Dong
Code: VN
Vietnamese: Đồng
Symbol: đ
Central bank: State Bank of Vietnam
Frequently used banknotes: 1000đ, 2000đ, 5000đ, 10000đ, 20000đ, 50000đ, 100000đ, 200000đ 500000đ
All of Vietnam's banknotes feature the portrait of President Hồ Chí Minh.
Hồ Chí Minh (born Nguyễn Sinh Cung, May 19, 1890 – September 2, 1969) was a Vietnamese revolutionary and statesman. He was the founder of the Communist Party of Vietnam. After the victory of the August Revolution (1945) and Emperor Bảo Đại's abdication, on September 2, 1945, at Ba Đình Square, President Hồ Chí Minh read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. After 1945, he held several positions: President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (1946–1969), Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (1946–1955), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Workers' Party (1951–1960), and Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Workers' Party (1951–1969).
1000 Vietnamese Dong
Front: Hồ Chí Minh
Back: Logging and transporting timber by elephants in the Central Highlands
Logging and transporting timber by elephants in the Central Highlands was a common activity in the 20th century. Elephants, with their ability to carry heavy loads and traverse difficult terrain, enabled people to efficiently transport large logs out of the forests.
Code: VN
Vietnamese: Đồng
Symbol: đ
Central bank: State Bank of Vietnam
Frequently used banknotes: 1000đ, 2000đ, 5000đ, 10000đ, 20000đ, 50000đ, 100000đ, 200000đ 500000đ
All of Vietnam's banknotes feature the portrait of President Hồ Chí Minh.
Hồ Chí Minh (born Nguyễn Sinh Cung, May 19, 1890 – September 2, 1969) was a Vietnamese revolutionary and statesman. He was the founder of the Communist Party of Vietnam. After the victory of the August Revolution (1945) and Emperor Bảo Đại's abdication, on September 2, 1945, at Ba Đình Square, President Hồ Chí Minh read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. After 1945, he held several positions: President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (1946–1969), Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (1946–1955), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Workers' Party (1951–1960), and Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Workers' Party (1951–1969).
1000 Vietnamese Dong
Back: Logging and transporting timber by elephants in the Central Highlands
Logging and transporting timber by elephants in the Central Highlands was a common activity in the 20th century. Elephants, with their ability to carry heavy loads and traverse difficult terrain, enabled people to efficiently transport large logs out of the forests.
2000 Vietnamese Dong
The Nam Định Textile Factory was once the largest textile mill in Indochina, established by the French at the end of the 19th century. After 1954, the factory was taken over by the Vietnamese government from the French. At one point, a quarter of Nam Định's population worked in the factories.
5000 Vietnamese Dong
The Tri An Hydropower Plant was built on the Dong Nai River in 1984 with financial and technological support from the Soviet Union. The project consists of four generating units with a total designed capacity of 400 MW, producing an average annual output of 1.7 billion kWh. The Tri An Hydropower Plant plays a crucial role in economic development and meets the energy needs of the local population.
10000 Vietnamese Dong
The Bach Ho Oil Field is located on the continental shelf off the southern coast of Vietnam, approximately 145 km from Vung Tau. The extraction unit is a joint venture between Vietnam and Russia. The Bach Ho Oil Field is the largest oil field in Vietnam and plays a vital role in ensuring national energy security and promoting economic and social development.
20000 Vietnamese Dong
Back: The Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An
The Japanese Covered Bridge is an ancient bridge located in the historic town of Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. It was built by Japanese merchants in the 17th century. According to legend, there is a giant sea monster named Namazu beneath the ocean, and whenever it swishes its tail, earthquakes and tsunamis occur. The people of Hoi An believe that the bridge was constructed as a sword piercing the back of the Namazu, preventing it from thrashing its tail and causing disasters. The dog and monkey statues on the bridge are thought to protect against the Namazu. In 1719, Lord Nguyen Phu Chu visited Hoi An and named the bridge Lai Vien Kieu, which means "the bridge that welcomes travelers from afar."
50000 Vietnamese Dong
Nghinh Luong Pavilion was constructed during the fifth year of the reign of Emperor Tu Duc (1852) along the banks of the Perfume River, directly across from Phu Van Lau. This building served as a place for the emperor to rest and board dragon boats for leisurely cruises.
Phu Van Lau was built in 1819 during the reign of Emperor Gia Long. Located along the main axis of the Imperial City of Hue, this structure was a viewpoint for the emperor and his officials to admire the Perfume River and the city of Hue. It also served as a place to signal the time of day and issue nighttime curfews.
100000 Vietnamese Dong
Khuê Văn Các is one of the five gates that divide the inner area of the Temple of Literature, which was built in 1805 during the reign of Emperor Gia Long. This structure features distinctive traditional Vietnamese architecture, with a wooden frame and a curved tiled roof. The second floor has four eaves supported by eight columns, while the first floor boasts four arched windows. Khuê Văn Các is a symbol of Vietnam's educational and scholarly traditions. It is also a famous tourist destination that attracts visitors both domestically and internationally.
Front: Ho Chi Minh
Back: Nam Định Textile FactoryThe Nam Định Textile Factory was once the largest textile mill in Indochina, established by the French at the end of the 19th century. After 1954, the factory was taken over by the Vietnamese government from the French. At one point, a quarter of Nam Định's population worked in the factories.
5000 Vietnamese Dong
Front: Ho Chi Minh
Back: Tri An Hydropower PlantThe Tri An Hydropower Plant was built on the Dong Nai River in 1984 with financial and technological support from the Soviet Union. The project consists of four generating units with a total designed capacity of 400 MW, producing an average annual output of 1.7 billion kWh. The Tri An Hydropower Plant plays a crucial role in economic development and meets the energy needs of the local population.
10000 Vietnamese Dong
Front: Ho Chi Minh
Back: Bach Ho Oil FieldThe Bach Ho Oil Field is located on the continental shelf off the southern coast of Vietnam, approximately 145 km from Vung Tau. The extraction unit is a joint venture between Vietnam and Russia. The Bach Ho Oil Field is the largest oil field in Vietnam and plays a vital role in ensuring national energy security and promoting economic and social development.
20000 Vietnamese Dong
Front: Ho Chi Minh
The Japanese Covered Bridge is an ancient bridge located in the historic town of Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. It was built by Japanese merchants in the 17th century. According to legend, there is a giant sea monster named Namazu beneath the ocean, and whenever it swishes its tail, earthquakes and tsunamis occur. The people of Hoi An believe that the bridge was constructed as a sword piercing the back of the Namazu, preventing it from thrashing its tail and causing disasters. The dog and monkey statues on the bridge are thought to protect against the Namazu. In 1719, Lord Nguyen Phu Chu visited Hoi An and named the bridge Lai Vien Kieu, which means "the bridge that welcomes travelers from afar."
50000 Vietnamese Dong
Front: Ho Chi Minh
Back: Nghinh Luong Pavilion and Phu Van Lau, HueNghinh Luong Pavilion was constructed during the fifth year of the reign of Emperor Tu Duc (1852) along the banks of the Perfume River, directly across from Phu Van Lau. This building served as a place for the emperor to rest and board dragon boats for leisurely cruises.
Phu Van Lau was built in 1819 during the reign of Emperor Gia Long. Located along the main axis of the Imperial City of Hue, this structure was a viewpoint for the emperor and his officials to admire the Perfume River and the city of Hue. It also served as a place to signal the time of day and issue nighttime curfews.
100000 Vietnamese Dong
Front: Ho Chi Minh
Back: Khuê Văn CácKhuê Văn Các is one of the five gates that divide the inner area of the Temple of Literature, which was built in 1805 during the reign of Emperor Gia Long. This structure features distinctive traditional Vietnamese architecture, with a wooden frame and a curved tiled roof. The second floor has four eaves supported by eight columns, while the first floor boasts four arched windows. Khuê Văn Các is a symbol of Vietnam's educational and scholarly traditions. It is also a famous tourist destination that attracts visitors both domestically and internationally.
200000 Vietnamese Dong
Hon Dinh Huong is a large stone that resembles a giant incense burner, standing majestically in the sea as a sacred offering to heaven and earth. It is located in the southwestern area of Ha Long Bay.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. The bay is home to numerous islands, both large and small, the majority of which are limestone formations.
500000 Vietnamese Dong
Ho Chi Minh's House in Kim Liên is part of the Kim Liên historical site, where he lived during his childhood. This memorial site is located in Kim Liên Commune, Nam Đàn District, Nghệ An Province, in the coastal region of Central Vietnam, approximately 15 kilometers from Vinh City. Today, it is recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam as one of the key tourist destinations in the country.
*Vietnamese dong to usd
Front: Ho Chi Minh
Back: Hon Dinh HuongHon Dinh Huong is a large stone that resembles a giant incense burner, standing majestically in the sea as a sacred offering to heaven and earth. It is located in the southwestern area of Ha Long Bay.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. The bay is home to numerous islands, both large and small, the majority of which are limestone formations.
500000 Vietnamese Dong
Front: Ho Chi Minh
Back: Ho Chi Minh's House in Kim LiênHo Chi Minh's House in Kim Liên is part of the Kim Liên historical site, where he lived during his childhood. This memorial site is located in Kim Liên Commune, Nam Đàn District, Nghệ An Province, in the coastal region of Central Vietnam, approximately 15 kilometers from Vinh City. Today, it is recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam as one of the key tourist destinations in the country.
*Vietnamese dong to usd
- 1,000 Vietnamese Dong ~ 0.04 US Dollar
- 2,000 Vietnamese Dong ~ 0.08 US Dollar
- 5,000 Vietnamese Dong ~ 0.20 US Dollar
- 10,000 Vietnamese Dong ~ 0.40 US Dollar
- 20,000 Vietnamese Dong ~ 0.80 US Dollar
- 50,000 Vietnamese Dong ~ 2.00 US Dollar
- 100,000 Vietnamese Dong ~ 4.00 US Dollar
- 200,000 Vietnamese Dong ~ 8.00 US Dollar
- 500,000 Vietnamese Dong ~ 21.00 US Dollar