Can you exchange old US dollar bills in Nha Trang, Vietnam?

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TL;DR

Yes, old US dollar bills (pre-2013) are accepted for exchange in Nha Trang, but at a slightly lower rate. Bills must be in decent condition.

What the community said

According to a report, US dollar bills issued from around 2006 are accepted almost everywhere in Nha Trang without issues. Older notes are typically exchanged at only about RUB 2 less than newer ones, matching their lower purchase price.

22 days ago USD bills from 2006; ~RUB 2 difference

Pre-2013 US dollar bills exchange without issues in Nha Trang. The rate is slightly lower, but the difference is minimal — well worth it rather than hunting for newer bills.

Rate difference: minor, ~small amount per dollar

Old dollar bills are accepted, but they must be in good physical condition — no tears or heavy wear. Expect a slightly worse exchange rate than for newer bills.

New USD bills exchange at approximately 2.6 million VND, while older bills get around 2.5 million VND. Not all exchange points accept old bills, so you may need to try a few.

Rate: ~2.5M VND (old bills) / ~2.6M VND (new bills)