The 10,000 Dong polymer note, introduced in 2006, showcases Ho Chi Minh on the front and an offshore oil rig on the back, symbolizing the nation’s growing petroleum industry. Its bright yellow color and polymer material make it durable and water-resistant.

The 20,000 Dong polymer note, issued in 2006, features Ho Chi Minh on the front and the iconic Japanese Bridge in Hoi An on the reverse. Its blue tone and polymer composition make it one of the most recognizable denominations in Vietnam’s currency range.

The 50,000 Dong polymer note, first issued in 2003, displays Ho Chi Minh on the obverse and his birthplace in Kim Lien village on the reverse. The note’s red and purple hues, combined with modern security features, make it a symbol of national pride.

The 100,000 Dong polymer note introduced in 2004 features Ho Chi Minh on the front and the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on the reverse, celebrating Vietnam’s long-standing commitment to education and culture.

The 500,000 Dong note, Vietnam’s highest denomination issued in 2003, features a portrait of Ho Chi Minh on the front and his stilt house in Hanoi on the reverse. Its blue and turquoise polymer design includes advanced anti-counterfeiting features and remains widely used today.

The 1,000 Vietnamese Dong note issued in 1988 features a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh on the front. The reverse side shows an image of the famous Elephant logging scene in Tay Nguyen, symbolizing Vietnam’s rich forest resources and traditional livelihoods. This paper note has largely been replaced by polymer versions.

The 2,000 Dong note introduced in 1988 carries Ho Chi Minh’s portrait on the front, while the reverse depicts textile workers in a factory, highlighting Vietnam’s industrial growth in the post-reform era. It remains a nostalgic piece of the nation’s economic transition.

The 5,000 Dong note, issued in 1993, features Ho Chi Minh on the obverse and the Tri An Hydropower Plant on the reverse — symbolizing Vietnam’s progress in modern energy infrastructure. Though still occasionally seen, it is mostly replaced by newer polymer notes.