1976 Vietnam 20 Đồng – Hồ Chí Minh Portrait & Industrial Progress

Pick# 83 | State Bank of Vietnam | First New Đồng Series

Issued shortly after national reunification, the 1976 Vietnam 20 Đồng (P‑83) captures the Socialist Republic’s early economic ambitions and its reverence for national leadership. As part of the First New Đồng series, this note reflects a transitional moment in Vietnam’s monetary and political history, combining patriotic symbolism with imagery of industrial development.

The obverse features a dignified portrait of Hồ Chí Minh, the central figure of modern Vietnamese identity. The reverse highlights a tractor and dam, representing agricultural modernization and state‑driven infrastructure projects—key themes of Vietnam’s post‑war reconstruction.


Design Highlights
Obverse

Portrait of Hồ Chí Minh, symbol of independence and national unity
Text in Vietnamese (Latin script):
NGÂN HÀNG NHÀ NƯỚC VIỆT NAM — State Bank of Vietnam
HAI MƯƠI ĐỒNG — Twenty Đồng
Strong, clean engraving typical of mid‑1970s Vietnamese banknote design

Reverse

Tractor and dam, representing industrial growth, agricultural reform, and the nation’s push toward modernization
Denomination HAI MƯƠI ĐỒNG prominently displayed
Balanced layout emphasizing productivity and progress


Specifications
Attribute Details
Country Vietnam
Issuing Bank State Bank of Vietnam
Period Socialist Republic (1976–present)
Type Standard circulation banknote
Year 1976
Value 20 Đồng
Currency First New Đồng (1978–1985)
Composition Paper
Size 140 × 68 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Reference P‑83


Why Add This Note to Your Collection?
The 1976 20 Đồng is ideal for:

Collectors of Vietnamese historical currency
Fans of Hồ Chí Minh portrait notes
Enthusiasts of industrial and agricultural‑themed banknotes
Curators of post‑reunification monetary history
Anyone building a complete First New Đồng series

Its combination of national symbolism and industrial imagery makes it a standout piece from Vietnam’s early socialist era.