Vietnamese Dong Symbol (₫)
The Vietnamese Dong symbol (₫) is the official currency sign representing the legal tender of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Encoded at Unicode U+20AB, the symbol consists of a lowercase Latin letter 'd' with a horizontal bar across the ascender and a dot beneath.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Vietnamese Dong.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | ₫ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+20AB | DONG SIGN (Currency Symbols) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Word: 20AB, Alt+X / Win + . | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | None (Numeric: ₫) | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | ₫ | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \20AB | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Vietnamese Dong Symbol (₫) on Any Device
Windows PC
In Microsoft Word, type 20AB then press Alt + X. In other Windows applications, press Win + . to open the Symbol panel, or use 1-click copy.
Mac / macOS
No direct shortcut. Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, or hold Option and enter hex in Unicode Hex Input.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Switch to Vietnamese keyboard: tap 123 then ₫
Android (Gboard)
Switch to Vietnamese keyboard: tap ?123 then ₫
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: After Amount
In standard financial notation, the Vietnamese Dong symbol is positioned after the amount with a space.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In Vietnamese typography, the dong symbol is positioned after the numeric amount, separated by a non-breaking space (50.000 ₫). Vietnamese numerical formatting utilizes periods as thousands separators and commas for decimals (50.000,00 ₫).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using the Latin letter đ without the lower dot (₫ is U+20AB; lowercase đ is U+0111).
- Placing the symbol before the amount in Vietnamese commercial documents (the standard position is after the amount).
- Using decimal fractions in everyday cash transactions (VND operates as an integer unit).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
The word 'đồng' translates literally to 'copper' or 'bronze', referencing the cast bronze coins used in historical dynastic Vietnam. Following the reunification of North and South Vietnam in 1976, the State Bank of Vietnam introduced the unified new dong on May 3, 1978. Due to historical inflation over subsequent decades, the fractional subunits 'hào' (1/10th dong) and 'xu' (1/100th dong) became obsolete, leaving the dong as an integer-only cash currency.
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Standards Verification & Official Registry Specifications
This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What is the difference between ₫ (U+20AB) and đ (U+0111)?
₫ (U+20AB) is the dedicated DONG SIGN currency symbol featuring a small dot beneath the letter. đ (U+0111) is the standard Latin small letter d with stroke used in Vietnamese spelling. For financial pricing, U+20AB is the correct typographical character.
Why does the Vietnamese Dong have no coins in circulation?
While the State Bank of Vietnam minted commemorative coins between 2003 and 2005, the public rejected them due to vending machine incompatibilities and inflation, leading the central bank to discontinue coin distribution in 2011 in favor of polymer banknotes.
Where does the dong symbol go relative to the price?
In native Vietnamese usage, the symbol ₫ always follows the numeric value separated by a space (e.g. 50.000 ₫).