10 000 Đồng (Year of the Dragon; Sovereign) 2000 front 10 000 Đồng (Year of the Dragon; Sovereign) 2000 back
10 000 Đồng (Year of the Dragon; Sovereign) 2000 photo
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10 000 Đồng Year of the Dragon; Sovereign

2000 year
Silver (.925) 20 g 38.7 mm
Description
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
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#147809
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Dragon in front of a radiant sun in magenta, surrounded by text

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 'Legendary' and 'Mythical'.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique dragon design, which is a symbol of power and good luck in Vietnamese culture. The dragon is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its body curved and its head raised high, giving the impression of movement and energy. The detail and craftsmanship on the coin are also noteworthy, with intricate engravings and a high level of detail that showcases the skill of the mint's craftsmen.

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; Sovereign) 2000 coin.