North Vietnam 20 Việt, 1948
Information
Country
North Vietnam
North Vietnam
Currency
First northern đồng
(1946 – 1951)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
20 Việt
Year
1948
Ruler
Democratic Republic
(1945–1976)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.325
Diameter (mm)
21
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Việt from North Vietnam. Issued in 1948. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 21 mm and weighs 8.33 g.
- Obverse
- Two rice branches, surrounded by inscription. (Democratic Republic of Vietnam20 VietWeight 8.325 grams0.900 purity)
- Reverse
- Head of Ho Chi Minh to right, lettering on top. (President Ho Chi Minh)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 200 |
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