Vietnam 5000 Đồng Banknote – Hồ Chí Minh & Hydroelectric Power (1991 Issue) Pick# 107 | Numista# 204254
Issued by the State Bank of Vietnam, the 5000 đồng banknote (Pick 107) from 1991 is part of the post-reunification currency series that reflects Vietnam’s socialist values and industrial aspirations. Printed during a period of economic reform, this note combines revolutionary symbolism with national development themes. Though no longer in active circulation, it remains a sought-after piece among collectors of Southeast Asian currency.
Design Highlights
Obverse: Features a left-facing portrait of Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam’s revered revolutionary leader, alongside the State Bank of Vietnam seal and bilingual denomination. Security elements include a watermark of Hồ Chí Minh and fine-line engraving.
Reverse: Depicts the Trị An Hydroelectric Plant, a symbol of Vietnam’s industrial progress and energy independence during the Đổi Mới reform era. The image reflects the country’s focus on modernization and infrastructure development in the early 1990s.
Color Scheme: Deep blue tones with intricate multicolored underprint and detailed linework, offering strong contrast and visual clarity.
Key Specifications
Feature Description
Country Vietnam
Issuer State Bank of Vietnam
Series Unified Socialist Republic Series
Pick Number P# 107
Denomination 5000 Đồng
Size 140 × 65 mm
Material Paper
Watermark Hồ Chí Minh portrait
Security Features Watermark, fine-line engraving
Printer Goznak (Russia)
Year of Issue 1991
Why Collect This Note
The 1991 Vietnam 5000 đồng Pick 107 note is a compelling artifact of Vietnam’s post-war recovery and industrial ambition, making it ideal for:
Collectors of Cold War-era and socialist-themed currency
Enthusiasts of Southeast Asian economic history and infrastructure symbolism
Gifts for those interested in Hồ Chí Minh’s legacy or Vietnam’s modernization journey
Whether admired for its historical context, bold design, or symbolic imagery, this note is a valuable addition to any Vietnam, Cold War, or world currency collection.
