Obverse
Portrait of Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969). Coat of Arms. Flowery-leafy ornamental designs.
Lettering:
C?NG HÒA XÃ H?I CH? NGHIA
VI?T NAM
NAM TRAM Ð?NG
500
Translation:
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF
VIETNAM
FIVE HUNDRED DONG
500
Reverse
Hai Phong port dockside scene with trawlers being unloaded. Lotus ornamental design.
Lettering:
NGÂN HÀNG NHÀ NU?C VI?T NAM
NAM TRAM Ð?NG
500
Translation:
STATE BANK OF VIETNAM
FIVE HUNDRED DONG
500