South Vietnam | 50 Xu Coin

The 50 Xu coin minted in South Vietnam in 1963 was a small denomination of the South Vietnamese đồng, issued during a turbulent period in the country’s history. At the time, South Vietnam was under the rule of President Ngô Đình Diệm, though his government would collapse later that year in a military coup. The coin was part of an effort to modernize the country’s currency and facilitate everyday transactions. Made of aluminum, it was lightweight and inexpensive to produce, reflecting its role as a low-value unit of currency. 

On the obverse of the 50 Xu coin, Ngo Dinh Diem , then President of the Republic of Vietnam/South Vietnam (1955-1963), is featured facing left. The reverse instead bears the denomination "50 Xu" along with a decorative bamboo motif. The xu itself was a fractional unit of the đồng, with 100 xu equaling 1 đồng. While the 50 Xu coin was a practical piece of currency, its low value meant it was mainly used for minor, everyday purchases .

Following the fall of South Vietnam in 1975 and the reunification with North Vietnam, the 50 Xu coin, along with all South Vietnamese currency, was demonetized and ceased to be legal tender.

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1. Ancient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  
2. Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged. 
3. Finally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.

Your coin will look very similar to the one shown in the photos. There will always be some variety, given our items are unique historical pieces. The display case included is openable so that you may easily handle and closely observe the artifact. If for whatever reason you get anything that does not fit this description you are entitled to your money back! 

It’s possible to own Vietnam War–era South Vietnamese coins because they were produced in large numbers for everyday use by the Republic of Vietnam, which existed from 1955 until the fall of Saigon in 1975. These coins, often made from aluminum or other inexpensive metals, were issued in various denominations and widely circulated throughout the southern part of the country. After the war ended, many were either taken abroad by refugees and U.S. military personnel or left behind and later recovered by collectors. Today, they’re commonly found through coin dealers, military surplus shops, and online marketplaces, especially in the United States, where interest in Vietnam War memorabilia remains strong.