🇻🇳 2010 Vietnam 100,000 Đồng – Temple of Literature &
Ho Chi Minh
Pick Number: P‑122g Material: Guardian® Polymer Series: Second New Đồng
The 2010 polymer 100,000 Đồng note is one of Vietnam’s highest‑value circulating denominations and a showcase of the country’s cultural heritage. Featuring Ho Chi Minh and the iconic Khuê Văn Các pavilion of Hanoi’s Temple of Literature, it blends modern security technology with traditional Vietnamese symbolism.
Historical Context
Issued by the State Bank of Vietnam, this note belongs to the long‑running polymer series introduced to improve durability in Vietnam’s tropical climate. The 100,000 Đồng denomination highlights national pride, education, and the legacy of Vietnam’s revolutionary leader.
Key Features & Specifications
Issuer: Vietnam
Issuing Bank: State Bank of Vietnam (Ngân hàng Nhà nước Việt Nam)
Period: Socialist Republic (1976–present)
Type: Standard circulation banknote
Year: 2010
Value: 100,000 Đồng
Currency: Second New Đồng (1985–present)
Composition: Guardian® Polymer
Technique: Lithography & Offset
Size: 144 × 65 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Reference: P‑122g
Design Elements
Obverse (Front)
Printed in dark green and brown over a light green multicolour underprint:
Portrait of Ho Chi Minh at right
Large transparent window to the far right
Coat of arms of Vietnam at left centre
Small transparent window at upper left
Red and black serial numbers
Denomination in both numerals and text:
MỘT TRĂM NGHÌN ĐỒNG
100.000
CỘNG HÒA XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM
Translation: Socialist Republic of Vietnam – One Hundred Thousand Đồng
Reverse (Back)
Depiction of Khuê Văn Các, the iconic pavilion of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi — Vietnam’s first national university
Dark green and brown print on light green multicolour background
Denomination and issuing authority:
NGÂN HÀNG NHÀ NƯỚC VIỆT NAM
MỘT TRĂM NGHÌN ĐỒNG
100.000
Translation: State Bank of Vietnam – One Hundred Thousand Đồng
Watermark & Security Features
Although polymer notes do not use traditional watermarks, the P‑122g includes polymer‑integrated security elements:
Four thick diagonal bars on left edge
Curved line repeating “100000★NHNNVN”
Embedded portrait of Ho Chi Minh with stylised flower
Large transparent window with embossed features
Small secondary window
Raised intaglio printing on portrait and text
Microtext and fine‑line patterns
Collector’s Appeal
High denomination polymer note
Durable and vibrant, ideal for display
Features Vietnam’s most important cultural landmark
Affordable entry into modern Asian banknote collecting
Popular with polymer collectors worldwide
