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| Issuer | Vietnam |
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| Year | 1989 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam occupies the center of the field, depicting a five-pointed star above a cogwheel and rice sheaves bound by a ribbon inscribed VIỆT-NAM, all rendered in high relief against a mirror-like proof field. The legend CỘNG HOÀ XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM curves around the upper periphery. The denomination 20 ĐỒNG appears in large numerals below the arms, with the date 1989 in the exergue; the silver fineness mark Ag900 is incused to the right of the arms. |
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| Obverse lettering | CỘNG HOÀ XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM 20 ĐỒNG 1989 (Translation: Socialist Republic of Vietnam) |
| Reverse description | A dignified left-facing portrait bust of Hồ Chí Minh fills the center of the field, rendered in fine relief with careful attention to facial detail and characteristic attire. The name HỒ CHÍ MINH is inscribed in a curved legend above the portrait. The dates 1890 and 1990 flank the lower portion of the design, commemorating the centennial of his birth. |
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