SNAPSHOT-Vietnam dong, gold rates - July 16

- Here's a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 0238 GMT.

July 16

USD/VND mid-point

VND=SBVN

25,243

USD/VND interbank

VND=VN

26,260/26,264

USD/VND unofficial

VNDUNOFF=VN

26,387/26,487

SJC gold (mln dong/tael)

145.2/148.2

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.

For more interbank rate fixings released at 0400 GMT, click on .

For Vietnam market overview click on: VNDVIEW