Việt Nam (Republic of Vietname - South Vietnam) Paper Money Collection Việt Nam (Republic of Vietname - South Vietnam) Paper Money Collection
The Republic of Viet Nam surrendred to the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam (North Vietnam) on 30 April 1976. On 02 Jul 1976, North and South Vietnam joined to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
For later issues, refer to Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
| [ Last Update: Tuesday, 10-Nov-2009 11:07:51 EST ] |
National Bank of Việt Nam | |
| When French Indochina was under French rule, the colonial government governed the Indochinese monetary system through Indochinese Bank, which also acted as a commercial bank in French Indochina. After the August Revolution in 1945, the government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam gradually attempted to exercise a monetary system independent from France. On May 6, 1951, president Hố Chí Minh signed decree 15/SL on establishment of National Bank of Vietnam (Ngân hàng Quốc gia Việt Nam). | |
 | Pick# 7 - 50 Đồng Note, 1956 ND Issue Front: Boy with water buffalo at left Back: Sifting grain Printer: Security Bank Note Company Size: 144 x 65 mm |
 | Pick# 19b - 100 Đồng Note, 1966 ND Issue Front: Le Van Duyet in national dress at left Back: Pagado building and ornate gateway and palm tree at center right Watermark: Le Van Duyet's head Size: 146 x 73 mm |
 | Pick# 23 - 500 Đồng Note, 1962 Issue, 1966 ND Front: Trần-Hưng-Đạo at left Back: Sailing ships and rocks in water at center right Watermark: Trần-Hưng-Đạo Size: 150 x 75 mm Trần-Hưng-Đạo (1228-1300) was a Vietnamese military Grand Commander of Thang Long during the Trần Dynasty. Born as Trần Quốc Tuấn, he commanded the Đại Việt armies that repelled two major Mongol invasions in the 13th century. His multiple victories over the mighty Mongol Yuan Dynasty under Kublai Khan are considered among the greatest military feats in world history. General Trần Hưng Đạo's military brilliance and prowess is reflected in his many treatises on warfare and he is considered one of the most accomplished generals in world history. |
 | Pick# 27 - 200 Đồng Note, 1970 ND Issue Front: Bank building at right Back: Lathework Watermark: Trần-Hưng-Đạo Size: 145 x 73 mm |
 | Pick# 33 - 500 Đồng Note, 1975 ND Issue Front: Palace of Independence at right Back: Tiger at left center Watermark: Young woman's head in profile Size: 152 x 75 mm |
Viet Cong (National Liberation Front) | |
| These notes were printed in China for use in South Vietnamese territories under the control of the National Liberation Front (Viet Cong). They were never issued as the majority of notes were captured during a joint US/South Vietnam covert military operation into Cambodia in 1970, relatively few have remained as were all meant to be destroyed. | |
 | Pick# R1 - 10 Xu Note, 1963 ND Issue Front: Star at center Size: 99 x 50 mm |
 | Pick# R3 - 50 Xu Note, 1963 ND Issue Front: Star at center Size: 110 x 54 mm |
 | Pick# R4 - 1 Đồng Note, 1963 ND Issue Front: Workers harvesting grain in a field Back: Children in school room Size: 123 x 62 mm |
 | Pick# R5 - 2 Đồng Note, 1963 ND Issue Front: Women in convoy at center Back: Fishermen with boats Size: 130 x 66 mm |
 | Pick# R7 - 10 Đồng Note, 1963 ND Issue Front: Harvesting scene at center Back: War scene Size: 147 x 72 mm |