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1 Đồng
1976 year| Aluminium | 2.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1976-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | 1 Dong (1 Đồng) (1 VNC) |
| Currency | First new đồng (1978-1985) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
The face value with legends surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NGÂN HÀNG NHÀ NƯỚC VIỆT NAM
1
ÐỒNG
1976
Translation: State Bank of Vietnam
Edge
Smooth with 13 six-pointed stars.
Lettering: * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Comment
This coin is also minted in 0.625silver 11.70gr (Schön #67a) and 0.800gold 18.20gr (Schön #67b)Interesting fact
The 1 Đồng coin from 1976 was the first coin to feature the image of Hồ Chí Minh, the former leader of North Vietnam and the country's founding father, on its obverse side. This design change was made to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his death and to honor his legacy as a national hero.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Đồng 1976 coin.
