1985 Vietnam 2 Đồng – Hanoi’s Flag Tower & the Working Spirit of a New Era
Pick# 91 | State Bank of Vietnam
Issued during the early years of Vietnam’s post‑reunification economic restructuring, the 1985 2 Đồng banknote reflects the Socialist Republic’s emphasis on national identity, unity, and the dignity of labour. As part of the Second New Đồng series, this note circulated widely during a period of significant monetary reform and remains a nostalgic piece of everyday Vietnamese life.
Compact, colourful, and symbolically rich, the 2 Đồng note showcases two pillars of the nation’s identity: the historic Flag Tower of Hanoi and the maritime livelihood that has shaped Vietnam’s coastal culture for centuries.
Design Highlights
Obverse
Flag Tower of Hanoi, one of the capital’s most iconic historical structures, symbolizing national pride and resilience
Text in Vietnamese (Latin script):
Cộng Hòa Xã Hội Chủ Nghĩa Việt Nam — Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Hai Đồng — Two Đồng
Printed in a compact, efficient design typical of mid‑1980s Vietnamese currency
Reverse
Traditional boats, representing Vietnam’s long maritime heritage and the importance of river and coastal trade
Lettering:
Ngân Hàng Nhà Nước Việt Nam — State Bank of Vietnam
Hai Đồng — Two Đồng
Clean, balanced engraving with a soft multicolour underprint
Specifications
Attribute Details
Country Vietnam
Issuing Bank State Bank of Vietnam
Period Socialist Republic (1976–present)
Type Standard circulation banknote
Year 1985
Value 2 Đồng
Currency Second New Đồng (1985–present)
Composition Paper
Size 110 × 56 mm
Shape Rectangular
Reference P‑91
Why Add This Note to Your Collection?
This 1985 2 Đồng note is ideal for:
Collectors of post‑reunification Vietnamese currency
Fans of historic architecture like the Hanoi Flag Tower
Enthusiasts of maritime‑themed banknotes
Curators of low‑denomination world notes
Anyone building a complete 1985 Vietnam series set
Despite its small denomination, the note carries strong cultural symbolism and represents a transitional moment in Vietnam’s economic history.
