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Decree No. 154 permits the issuance of Vietnamese banknotes in the North Central region north of the 16th parallel.

Decree No. 154 of 1946 permits the issuance of Vietnamese banknotes in the North Central region north of the 16th parallel, organized and controlled by the Administrative Committee of the Central Region. This provision aims to meet financial needs in the area.

Document No.154
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHuỳnh Thúc Kháng — Bộ trưởng
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued13/08/1946
Effective28/08/1946
In force from—
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 154 of 1946 permits the issuance of Vietnamese banknotes in the North Central region north of the 16th parallel, organized and controlled by the Administrative Committee of the Central Region. This provision aims to meet financial needs in the area.

Scope of application

The Administrative Committee of the Central Region; individuals and organizations in the North Central region north of the 16th parallel

Key points

  • The Administrative Committee of the Central Region → is authorized to issue Vietnamese banknotes in the specified area → Article 1
  • Persons who counterfeit or destroy the value of Vietnamese currency → shall be prosecuted before a military court → Article 3
  • Creating favorable conditions for financial activities in the North Central region north of the 16th parallel, helping to promote regional economic development.
  • The risk of counterfeiting Vietnamese banknotes may increase, causing difficulties in managing and controlling the money market.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Creating favorable conditions for financial activities in the North Central region north of the 16th parallel, helping to promote regional economic development.
  • The risk of counterfeiting Vietnamese banknotes may increase, causing difficulties in managing and controlling the money market.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What area is permitted by Decree No. 154 for issuing banknotes?

The North Central region north of the 16th parallel

Who is responsible for organizing and controlling the issuance of Vietnamese banknotes?

The Administrative Committee of the Central Region

What actions are prosecuted before a military court under this Decree?

Counterfeiting or destroying the value of Vietnamese currency

Full text

DECREE-LAW

No. 154 days August 13, 1946

CHAIRMAN OF THE VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT

Considering the financial needs,

In accordance with Decree-Law No. 18-B dated January 31, 1946, which permits the issuance of Vietnamese paper money in the Central and Southern regions south of the 16th parallel,

Following the recommendations of the Administrative Committee under the Central Region and the recommendation of the Minister of Finance,

After the approval of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and the Council of Ministers,

ENACTS THE FOLLOWING DECREE-LAW:

Article 1

Vietnamese paper money shall now be issued in the northern Central Region from south of the 16th parallel.

Article 2

The issuance of Vietnamese paper money shall be organized and controlled by the Administrative Committee of the Central Region.

Article 3

Anyone who forges or engages in actions that undermine the value of Vietnamese currency shall be prosecuted before a military court.

Article 4

The Minister of Finance, the Minister of Interior, the Minister of Justice, and the Administrative Committee of the Central Region are responsible for implementing this Decree-Law.

 

Huynh Thuc Khang

(Signed)

 

 

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