Vietnam 500 Dong Banknote – 1972 – Tiger Design – National Bank of Vietnam – UNC

Vietnam 500 Dong Banknote – 1972 – Tiger Design – National Bank of Vietnam – UNC
CA$18.00

Authentic Vietnam 500 Đồng banknote issued by the National Bank of Vietnam (Ngân-Hàng Quốc-Gia Việt-Nam), featuring a striking Bengal tiger walking through bamboo on the reverse. The front depicts the Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập) in Saigon, a key historical landmark of South Vietnam. Issued during the late 1950s–early 1960s period, this note is admired for its vibrant multicolor engraving, wildlife theme, and Cold War–era historical significance. A highly collectible example of classic Asian banknote artistry. 

Banknote Details

  • Country: Vietnam (South Vietnam)

  • Denomination: 500 Đồng

  • Issuer: National Bank of Vietnam

  • Date: 1972

  • Front Design: Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập), Saigon

  • Back Design: Tiger walking through bamboo

  • Language: Vietnamese

  • Security Features: Complex guilloche patterns, multicolor engraving



** Please note that the Serial Number may not be the same as in the photo. **

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