5 Đồng
Features
| Issuer | South Vietnam  |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Bảo Đại (1949-1955) |
| Type | Standard banknote |
| Year | 1955 |
| Value | 5 Đồng |
| Currency | Southern đồng (1953-1975) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 134 × 84 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 210055 |
| References | P# 2 |
Obverse
Emerald green and orange print, black serial number.
A phoenix (phụng) in the center and a dragon (long) on the right. Signature on the right. Watermark on the left. Ornamental guilloche pattern and denomination rosettes.
Serial number at the bottom, divided into two sides. The numeral portion of the serial number is also printed on the top left of the banknote.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NGÂN-HÀNG QUỐC-GIA VIỆT-NAM
5
NĂM ĐỒNG
TỔNG-KIỂM-TRA
THỦ-QUỸ TRUNG ƯƠNG
HÌNH LUẬT PHẠT KHỔ-SAI NHỮNG
KẺ NÀO GIẢ MẠO GIẤY BẠC DO NGÂN-
HÀNG QUỐC-GIA VIỆT-NAM PHÁT RA
Translation: National Bank of the State of Vietnam. 5. Five đồng. Chief Inspector. Central Cashier. Criminal law sentences one to penal labour for counterfeiting paper money issued by the National Bank of the State of Vietnam.
Reverse
Emerald green and orange print.
Farmer working in the field with water buffalo. Watermark on the right. Ornamental guilloche pattern and denomination rosettes.
Lettering:
NGÂN-HÀNG QUỐC-GIA VIỆT-NAM
5
NĂM ĐỒNG
Translation: National Bank of the State of Vietnam. 5. Five đồng.
Watermark
Tiger's head
