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© Ma collection de monnaies
5 Xu
1958 year| Aluminium | 1.6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | North Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1945-1976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1958 |
| Value | 5 Xu (0.05) |
| Currency | Third northern đồng (1959-1978) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
The face value with legends surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NGÂN HÀNG QUỐC GIA VIỆT NAM
5
NĂMXU
1958
Translation: National Bank of Vietnam
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Xu coin from North Vietnam was designed by artist Nguyễn Đức Thọ, who was also a prominent painter and sculptor in Vietnam. The coin features a portrait of Hồ Chí Minh, the former president of North Vietnam, on one side, and a depiction of a farmer and a worker on the other side, symbolizing the country's agricultural and industrial development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Xu 1958 coin.