Issued by the State Bank of Vietnam in 1988, this 2,000 Dong banknote belongs to the series released during the early Đổi Mới economic reforms, emphasizing national development, modernization, and economic recovery.
The obverse features a portrait of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s revolutionary leader and founder of the modern state, with denomination numerals, official inscriptions, and decorative guilloche patterns.
The reverse depicts a coastal and river transport scene, highlighting Vietnam’s reliance on waterways for commerce and connectivity, symbolizing the nation’s economic infrastructure.
Issuer: State Bank of Vietnam
Denomination: 2,000 Dong
Year: 1988
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns