Issued by the State Bank of Vietnam in 1988, this 1,000 Dong banknote is part of the late-1980s emission introduced during the early phase of the Đổi Mới reforms, reflecting the country’s transition toward economic modernization.
The obverse features a portrait of Ho Chi Minh, the founding leader of modern Vietnam, accompanied by denomination numerals, Vietnamese inscriptions, and fine guilloche ornamentation.
The reverse depicts an industrial and agricultural landscape, highlighting the integration of industry and farming as key pillars of Vietnam’s developing economy.
Issuer: State Bank of Vietnam
Denomination: 1,000 Dong
Year: 1988
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns
