Over time the Dong’s value decreased, making it one of the lowest-valued currencies in the world. Despite this, Vietnam’s economy has grown rapidly in recent decades, and the dong remains a crucial symbol of the country’s resilience and independence. The word Dong means copper in Vietnamese, a nod to the traditional copper coins used in ancient times…You can trade the VND on the Forex Market or you can do what many investors…have done and that is purchase the currency…and wait for the value to increase.