2 Xu 1958 front 2 Xu 1958 back
2 Xu 1958 photo
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2 Xu

1958 year
Aluminium 1.22 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
North Vietnam
Period
Democratic Republic (1945-1976)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1958
Value
2 Xu (0.02)
Currency
Third northern đồng (1959-1978)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.22 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#7506
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

The face value with legends surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NGÂN HÀNG QUỐC GIA VIỆT NAM
2
HAI XU
1958

Translation: National Bank of Vietnam

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Xu 1958 coin was designed by artist Nguyễn Đức Thọ, who was a prominent artist and sculptor in Vietnam during the 20th century. He is known for his work on various coins, stamps, and monuments throughout the country. The coin features an image of a farmer and a worker on the obverse side, symbolizing the country's agricultural and industrial sectors. On the reverse side, the coin features the national emblem of North Vietnam, which includes a star, a cogwheel, and a rice stalk. The coin's design was meant to represent the country's commitment to socialism and its aspirations for a strong and prosperous economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1958  - - - - - -

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