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Vietnam for beginners Currency Vietnam's currency is called the Vietnamese dong (VND). It's around 20,000 dong to US$1. International access ATMs can be found in most tourist centres across the country. You will be expected to use dong for cash purchases is rural area, but in larger centres US dollars are accepted. Credit cards are accepted, though small businesses, especially restaurants may not accept them. Safety Vietnam is a safe country to travel in. Petty theft is a problem in tourist centres -- especially Saigon and Nha Trang where snatch and grab robberies are a major issue. Violent crime against…