SNAPSHOT-Vietnam dong, gold rates - July 23

- 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 02:35 GMT.

July 23

USD/VND mid-point

VND=SBVN

25,272

USD/VND interbank

VND=VN

26,315/26,318

USD/VND unofficial

VNDUNOFF=VN

26,272/26,372

SJC gold (mln dong/tael)

136.0/142.0

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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