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10 000 Đồng Year of the Dragon; Legendary
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1976-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 10 000 Đồng 10 000 VND = USD 0.40 |
| Currency | Second new đồng (1985-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#147814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Multi-colour dragon breathing fire in front of clouds
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RỒNG VIỆT NAM
20 grams
925 FINE SILVER
YEAR OF THE DRAGON 2000
Translation: Vietnamese Dragon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
According to the Krause catalogue, the mintage stands as 10,000; however, other sources have also recorded the mintage as 8,000.It is part of a coin set of three coins, in which one dragon is depicted in each; the remaining two are 'Sovereign' and 'Mythical'.
Interesting fact
The dragon is a mythical creature that is highly revered in Vietnamese culture, and the Year of the Dragon coin is a unique and rare collectible item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Đồng (Year of the Dragon; Legendary) 2000 coin.
