Description

South Vietnam, officially the Republic of Vietnam was a state governing the southern half of Vietnam from 1955 to 1975. It received international recognition in 1949 as the "State of Vietnam" (1949–55), and later as the "Republic of Vietnam" (1955–75). Its capital was Saigon. The term "South Vietnam" became common usage in 1954, when the Geneva Conference provisionally partitioned Vietnam into communist and non-communist parts.

Obverse

Farmer in rice paddy, date below, inscription "National Bank of Vietnam" above.

NGÂN-HÀNG QUỐC-GIA VIỆT-NAM
1968

Reverse

Legend "South Vietnam" around value with wreath.

VIỆT-NAM CỘNG-HÒA
20
ĐỒNG

Edge
Characteristics
Material Nickel Clad Steel
Weight 9 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape polygon
Sides 12
Alignment Medal

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