Banknote Viet Nam 20 Dong - Ho Chi Minh - 1946 - Series 008 SB - TD 100

The 20 ??ng banknote of Vietnam, issued under the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, measures 170 × 88 mm and is distinguished by a dark red and gold print, richly decorated with ornamental motifs. On its obverse, the portrait of H? Chí Minh is depicted frontally, slightly turned to the left, while a phoenix appears on the right. Inscriptions appear in Lao, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region at that time. Official mentions include "VI?T-NAM DÂN-CH? C?NG-HOÀ", "GI?Y B?C VI?T-NAM", "HAI M??I ??NG" as well as their equivalents in Chinese characters "??????" and "???". The signatures of the Minister of Finance and the Director of the Central Treasury appear below the portrait.

The reverse, also printed in dark red and gold, shows a water buffalo surrounded by figures representing various professions at the center, symbolizing cooperation and collective work. On the left is a warning message against counterfeiting, while on the right the face value is written in Khmer. The serial number, printed in black, is divided into two parts consisting of two letters and three digits on each side. The entire banknote is framed with intricate ornamental motifs, typical of the period.