Paper banknote, 200 Dong issued by the State Bank of Vietnam

This 200 Dong banknote was issued by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1987, during a period of economic transition following the Vietnam War. The note features Ho Chi Minh, the revolutionary leader and first president of North Vietnam, whose image has appeared on Vietnamese currency since reunification in 1976. The denomination was part of Vietnam's currency system before the major revaluation in 1985-1986, though this series continued circulation into the late 1980s. Vietnamese banknotes from this era are popular among currency collectors, numismatists, and those interested in Southeast Asian history. These notes appeal to collectors due to their historical significance, distinctive design featuring national symbols and cultural imagery, and their relatively affordable entry point into world currency collecting. The 1987 series represents an important chapter in Vietnam's post-war economic development and monetary history.