Overview

Add a classic vintage paper money issue to your collection with this pristine 500 Dong banknote from Vietnam. Dated 1988, this note highlights Vietnam’s foundational leader Ho Chi Minh alongside national maritime commerce and dockland infrastructure. Preserved in Uncirculated (UNC) condition, it features sharp edges, crisp paper quality, and vibrant reddish-pink and purple detailing.

Key Features & Details:

Country: Vietnam

Denomination: 500 Dong (Năm Trăm Đồng)

Year of Issue: 1988

Catalog Number: Pick #105 (P-105)

Condition: UNC (Uncirculated) – Flat, crisp, and clean with zero folds, pinholes, or handling marks.

Obverse (Front): Features a detailed portrait of President Ho Chi Minh (1890–1969) alongside the national emblem of Vietnam, background star patterns, and traditional lotus motifs.

Reverse (Back): Depicts large cargo ships and cranes at Haiphong Port, representing Vietnam’s shipping industry and trade routes.

Serial Number: MJ 7077835 (Exact note shown in photos will be delivered)

Collector Value:

Paper currency issues from 1980s Vietnam in pristine Uncirculated condition are increasingly difficult to obtain. The combination of Ho Chi Minh’s portrait with the industrial port scene makes this 1988 issue a standout piece for any world paper money or historical currency collection.