Vietnam 1000 Dong Very Used & Damaged Banknote

Vietnam 1000 Đồng Banknote – 1988 (Issued in 1989)
 Standard Circulation

Issuer: Vietnam
Issuing Bank: State Bank of Vietnam (Ngân hàng Nhà nước Việt Nam)
Ruling Authority: Socialist Republic of Vietnam (1976–present)
Currency: Second New Đồng (1985–present)
Material: Paper
Dimensions: 134 x 65 mm
Shape: Rectangular
Year of Issue: 1988 (Released in 1989

Obverse:

Features a portrait of Ho Chi Minh (1890–1969) on the left, accompanied by the national emblem of Vietnam and a lotus-inspired ornamental design.
Lettering:

• Cộng Hòa Xã Hội Chủ Nghĩa Việt Nam (Socialist Republic of Vietnam)

• 1000

• Một Nghìn Đồng (One Thousand Dong)

• 1988

Reverse:

Depicts forestry production, showcasing elephants transporting teak wood, a nod to Vietnam’s traditional logging practices. Also includes intricate decorative elements.
Lettering:

• Ngân Hàng Nhà Nước Việt Nam (State Bank of Vietnam)

• Một Nghìn Đồng (One Thousand Dong)

Watermark:

Repeating lotus ornamental design, visible when held against the light.