10 Su - Bảo Đại 1953 front 10 Su - Bảo Đại 1953 back
10 Su - Bảo Đại 1953 photo
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10 Su - Bảo Đại

1953 year
Aluminium 1.3 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
South Vietnam
Ruling authority
Bảo Đại (1949-1955)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1953
Value
10 Su (0.10)
Currency
Southern đồng (1953-1975)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.63 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#5903
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

A rice plant.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIỆT-NAM
10 SU

Translation: Vietnam

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Su coin from South Vietnam, minted in 1953 during the reign of Emperor Bảo Đại, was made of aluminum, which is a relatively lightweight metal. Despite its small weight of 1.3 grams, the coin still maintained its value as a form of currency during that time. This is a unique feature compared to other coins from the same era, which were often made of more valuable metals like silver or gold.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1953  20000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Su - Bảo Đại 1953 coin.