Vietnamese đồng · VND

₫ symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.

Currency info

Adopted: 1978

Currency family: Other

The Vietnamese đồng is one of the world's least valued currencies by nominal exchange rate, with over 24,000 đồng equaling one US dollar.

Introduced in 1978 after the reunification of North and South Vietnam
Replaced the South Vietnamese đồng at a rate of 1 new đồng to 0.8 old đồng
Originally pegged to the Soviet ruble due to Cold War alignment
Transitioned to a managed float system following economic reforms in the 1980s

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

South Vietnamese đồng