Vietnam dong, gold rates - October 21

By Reuters News

- Here is a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 01:58 GMT.

October 21

USD/VND mid-point

25,634

USD/VND interbank

25,869/25,880

USD/VND unofficial

25,996/26,116

SJC gold (mln dong/tael)

139.3/142.3

NOTES: The State Bank of Vietnam sets the mid-point rate on a daily basis and allows dollar/dong transactions to move in a band of +/- 5% around the mid point.

The dong's exchange rate against other currencies is not restricted by a band. Interbank offered rates are the latest indicative bid/ask prices, quoted from market sources.

One tael is equivalent to 37.5 grams or 1.21 troy ounces. SJC gold prices are quoted by state-owned Saigon Jewelry Co.

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