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SNAPSHOT-Vietnam dong, gold rates - May 15

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HANOI, May 15 (Reuters) - 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 2:41 GMT.




May 15
USD/VND mid-point 23,652
USD/VND interbank 23,458/23,470 USD/VND unofficial 23,422/23,482 SJC gold (mln dong/tael) 66.60/67.22


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: Vietnam's bonds market auctions: Bonds auction results: (Reporting by Khanh Vu)

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