Vietnamese Dong
VND
The money
The State Bank of Vietnam resumed issuing coins on December 17, 2003. The new coins, minted by the Mint of Finland, were in denominations of 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, and 5,000 Dong in either nickel clad steel or brass clad steel. Earlier, Vietnamese had to exchange banknotes for tokens with a clerk before purchasing goods from vending machines. This was also to help the state ease the cost of producing large quantities of small notes which tended to wear hard. Many residents expressed excitement at seeing coins reappear after many years, as well as concern for the limited usefulness of the 200 ??ng coins due to ongoing inflationary pressures. There had been rumours of coins being mistaken for candies by children and as fakes by some vendors since coins had long been absent from use in Vietnam, these reports have been difficult to verify.
- Currency
- Vietnamese Dong
- Code
- VND
- Symbol
- ₫
- One Australian dollar
- 17,784 VND
Bank notes
- 1000 ₫
- 2000 ₫
- 5000 ₫
- 10000 ₫
- 20000 ₫
- 50000 ₫
- 100000 ₫
- 200000 ₫
- 500000 ₫
Coins
- 200₫
- 500₫
- 1000₫
- 2000₫
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Vietnam
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Dong | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 400,000 | A$22.49 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 7,000 | A$0.39 |
| Bottle of water | 6,928 | A$0.39 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 17,784 VND, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:28. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in VND, using the same rate as the figures above.