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10 Đồng
| Nickel clad steel | 5 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1967-1976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1968-1970 |
| Value | 10 Đồng |
| Currency | Southern đồng (1953-1975) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Rice stalks with date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1968
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the coins dated 1968, 29,600,000 were minted in 1968 and 400,000 were minted in 1969. All were minted by the British Royal Mint in London.Of the coins dated 1970, 3,400,000 were minted in 1970 by the Royal Mint in Llantrisant and 21,550,000 were minted in 1971 by the Royal Mint in Llantrisant. The remainder were minted by the Hamburg Mint.
Interesting fact
The 10 Đồng coin from South Vietnam was designed by artist Nguyễn Đức Thọ, who also designed several other coins and banknotes for South Vietnam during the 1960s and 1970s. Thọ's design for the 10 Đồng coin features a portrait of a young woman wearing a traditional Vietnamese hat and carrying a sheaf of rice, symbolizing the country's agricultural heritage and its commitment to rural development. The coin's reverse side features the national emblem of South Vietnam, which includes a dragon and a phoenix, representing the country's mythical past and its aspirations for a prosperous future.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Đồng 1968-1970 coin.
