Vietnamese Dong to Argentine Peso — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Vietnam

Currency Code, Symbol: VND, ₫

Denominations of coins in circulation: 200₫, 500₫, 1000₫, 2000₫, 5000₫

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 500₫, 1,000₫, 2,000₫, 5,000₫, 10,000₫, 20,000₫, 50,000₫, 100,000₫, 200,000₫, 500,000₫

History: The Vietnamese dong (₫) is a currency used on the territory of Vietnam. On the global financial market, the currency is abbreviated to VND. One dong contains 100 xu or hào.When Vietnam was colonized by France, the country used the Indochinese piastres. Only in 1947, the government managed to issue its own currency. Nevertheless, the Indochinese piastre was in circulation up to 1954. The name “dong” translates as bronze or copper. Since 2003, the country has been issuing notes of a new format made not out of paper, but out of synthetic polymer which can last longer, particularly in humid climates.Read More

Country of Circulation: Argentina

Currency Code, Symbol: ARS, $

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10 pesos

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000 pesos

History: The Argentine peso is the currency used for payment within Argentina. The symbol is $. It is known under the ARS abbreviation on the international exchange market.The coins are called centavo. One peso equals 100 centavo. It has been in circulation since 1992 when the old currency – austral – was removed. Banknotes are designed with portraits of outstanding statesmen. 10 peso has an image of General Manuel Belgrano, and the 100 peso note has one of the first ladies of Argentina, Eva Perón. There are notes dedicated to the environment and fauna protection: with a jaguar, a blue whale, and the Falkland Islands.Read More