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1 Đồng FAO

1971 year
Aluminium 1.2000 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
South Vietnam
Period
Second Republic (1967-1976)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1971
Value
1 Đồng
Currency
Southern đồng (1953-1975)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.2000 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Thickness
1.36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#6821
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Rice stalks, FAO legend above, date at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TĂNG-GIA SẢN-XUẤT LU’O’NG-THỤ’C
• 1971 •

Translation:
Increase in the food production of farms in grains
• 1971 •

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Minted in Karlsruhe, the Federal Republic of Germany.

Interesting fact

The 1 Đồng (FAO) 1971 coin from South Vietnam was designed by artist Nguyễn Văn Thiện, who was a prominent sculptor and artist in Vietnam during the 20th century. Thiện's design features a stylized image of a farmer and a rice stalk, symbolizing the country's agricultural industry and its commitment to food security. The coin's reverse side features the national emblem of South Vietnam, which includes a dragon and a phoenix, representing the country's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  30000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Đồng (FAO) 1971 coin.