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  • 500 Dong 2003, KM# 74, Vietnam
  • 500 Dong 2003, KM# 74, Vietnam
Obverse

Depicts a National Emblem surrounded by the state name (Socialist Republic of Vietnam).

The emblem of Vietnam is circular, has red background and a yellow star in the middle which represent the five main classes in Vietnamese society—intellectuals, farmers, workers, business people and military personnel; the revolutionary history and bright future of Vietnam. The cog and crops represent the cooperation of agriculture and industrial labor.

The coat of arms was designed by artist Bùi Trang Chước and was edited by artist Trần Văn Cẩn. The design closely resembles the emblem of the People's Republic of China and the entire emblem is based on the coat of arms of the Soviet Union.

CỘNG HÒA XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM
VIỆT NAM
2003

Reverse

Denomination in the centre, inscription "State Bank of Vietnam" around.

NGÂN HÀNG NHÀ NƯỚC VIỆT NAM
500
ÐỒNG

Edge

500 Dong

KM# 74 Schön# 143
Characteristics
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 21.86 mm
Thickness 1.77 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Mint of Finland

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