False2026-01
What is circulating
“The State Bank of Vietnam plans to withdraw 1,000 to 5,000 dong banknotes from circulation.”
Claimed by Social media posts · social media
The facts
The State Bank of Vietnam said in January 2026 that the claims were entirely unfounded and had no legal basis, and that currency issuance follows the law to meet payment needs. The notes, worth about 4 to 20 US cents, remain legal tender, and the bank warned that sharing the rumour could bring penalties.