VIETNAM SOUTH 500 DONG 1970 NICE UNC BANKNOTE
The Year: 1972
While this specific banknote often does not have a date printed on its face (it is categorized as "ND" or No Date), it was officially issued in 1972.
Key Features for Identification
Front (Obverse): Features the Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập) in Saigon, which is the large building in the center of your note.
Back (Reverse): Showcases a prominent Indochinese Tiger in a forest setting (which is why collectors often call this the "Tiger Note").
Color Scheme: A distinct mix of orange, olive green, and sand colors.
Watermark: If you hold it up to the light, you will see a watermark of Nguyễn Thị Mai Anh, the wife of the last president of South Vietnam, Nguyễn Văn Thiệu.