1000 Đồng Year of the Goat
2003 year| Nordic gold | 20 g | 38.7 mm |
| Issuer | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Period | Socialist Republic (1976-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 1000 Đồng 1000 VND = USD 0.040 |
| Currency | Second new đồng (1985-date) |
| Composition | Nordic gold |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#306958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Three Vietnam goats is standing on rock, surrounded by inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE GOAT
2003 癸未
DÊ VIỆT NAM
Translation: Vietnamese Goat
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Đồng (Year of the Goat) 2003 coin from Vietnam made of Nordic gold weighing 20 g has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, which is a distinctive characteristic of Vietnamese coins. This square hole is said to represent the four pillars of the earth, which are believed to hold up the sky in Vietnamese culture. This design element not only adds aesthetic value to the coin but also gives it a sense of cultural significance, making it a prized collectible for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 28000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Đồng (Year of the Goat) 2003 coin.
