Vietnamese currency through historical periods

Throughout various historical periods, Vietnamese currency has undergone a long and diverse process of formation and development, reflecting rich cultural and national identity.

12/09/2025 11:30

The subject of Vietnamese currency has long attracted interest not only from researchers and collectors but also from members of the public eager to explore its cultural value, historical development, and national identity. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Throughout history, Vietnamese currency has undergone a long and richly diverse process of formation and development. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Over time, Vietnamese currency goes through a long and richly diverse evolution, shaped by different historical periods. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Iconic imagery featured on banknotes issued by the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Various types of promissory notes. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Various types of promissory notes. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Various types of promissory notes. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Throughout history, Vietnamese currency has undergone a long and richly diverse process of formation and development. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Throughout history, Vietnamese currency has undergone a long and richly diverse process of formation and development. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Throughout history, Vietnamese currency has undergone a long and richly diverse process of formation and development. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Throughout history, Vietnamese currency has undergone a long and richly diverse process of formation and development. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Throughout history, Vietnamese currency has undergone a long and richly diverse process of formation and development. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Throughout history, Vietnamese currency has undergone a long and richly diverse process of formation and development. (Photo: State Bank of Vietnam)

Over time, Vietnamese currency goes through a long and richly diverse evolution, shaped by different historical periods. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Over time, Vietnamese currency goes through a long and richly diverse evolution, shaped by different historical periods. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Over time, Vietnamese currency goes through a long and richly diverse evolution, shaped by different historical periods. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Over time, Vietnamese currency goes through a long and richly diverse evolution, shaped by different historical periods. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Over time, Vietnamese currency goes through a long and richly diverse evolution, shaped by different historical periods. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Over time, Vietnamese currency goes through a long and richly diverse evolution, shaped by different historical periods. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Over time, Vietnamese currency goes through a long and richly diverse evolution, shaped by different historical periods. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Over time, Vietnamese currency goes through a long and richly diverse evolution, shaped by different historical periods. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Over time, Vietnamese currency goes through a long and richly diverse evolution, shaped by different historical periods. (Photo: Vietnam+)

A banknote in circulation during the year 1985. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Cotton-based paper currency issued in 1989. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Vietnam begins issuing polymer banknotes in 2003. (Photo: Vietnam+)

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