Emerald green and orange print, black serial number.
A phoenix (phụng) in the center and a dragon (long) on the right. Signature on the right. Watermark on the left. Ornamental guilloche pattern and denomination rosettes.
Serial number at the bottom, divided into two sides. The numeral portion of the serial number is also printed on the top left of the banknote.

Unique translation into English words on the note:  National Bank of the State of Vietnam. 5. Five đồng. Chief Inspector. Central Cashier. Criminal law sentences one to penal labour for counterfeiting paper money issued by the National Bank of the State of Vietnam.