Vietnamese banknotes include issues of the Vietnamese dong, reflecting the country’s economic, political and cultural development from the 20th century to the present. The series feature historical figures, Vietnamese cultural heritage, architectural landmarks, natural landscapes, traditional motifs and symbolic elements representing national identity, accompanying monetary reforms, modernization phases and periods of economic growth. Due to their design variety, variants, signatures and historical relevance within Southeast Asia, Vietnamese paper money is appreciated in international numismatics and sought after by world banknote collectors.