10 Đồng (Elephant) 1986 front 10 Đồng (Elephant) 1986 back
10 Đồng (Elephant) 1986 photo
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10 Đồng Elephant

1986 year
Copper-nickel 11.3 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Vietnam
Period
Socialist Republic (1976-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1986
Value
10 Đồng 10 VND = USD 0.00040
Currency
Second new đồng (1985-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.3 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#55665
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Elephant head facing left with legends surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BẢO VỆ THIÊN NHIÊN
VOI

Translation:
Protect the nature
Elephant

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Đồng (Elephant) coin from Vietnam, minted in 1986, features an image of an elephant on its obverse side. This design was chosen to represent the country's national animal and to highlight the importance of conservation efforts. In fact, a portion of the profits from the sale of this coin went towards supporting the protection of Vietnam's endangered species, including the Indochinese elephant.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Đồng (Elephant) 1986 coin.