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CERENCY
The
currency of Vietnam is "Dong"
(abbreviated "d" or VND). Bank notes
are 500d; 1,000d; 2,000d; 5,000d;
10,000d; 20,000d; 50,000d and
100,000d. Unlike most of Vietnam's
neighbouring countries, the US
Dollar is widely accepted. At this
the official rate of exchange is
approximately VND 15,300 to USD 01.
Credit
Cards and Travellers' Cheques are
accepted at most of hotels,
restaurants and souvenir shops but
in major cities only. Visitors are
recommended to carry US Dollar in
small notes. Travelers can change
their money for Vietnamese Dong
(VND) at banks, hotels and jewelry
shops throughout the country.
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