SNAPSHOT — Vietnam dong, gold rates — September 18

HANOI, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Here's a snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in the official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi and interbank offered rates at 0352 GMT. September 18 USD/VND mid-point 25,637 USD/VND interbank 26,000/26,004 USD/VND unofficial 25,870/25,980 SJC gold (mln 144.0/147.0 dong/tael) NOTES: The State Bank of Vietnam sets the mid-point rate on a daily basis and allows dollar/dong transactions to move in a band of +/- 5% around the mid point. The dong's exchange rate against other currencies is not restricted by a band. Interbank offered rates are the latest indicative bid/ask prices, quoted from market sources. One tael is equivalent to 37.5 grams or 1.21 troy ounces. SJC gold prices are quoted by state-owned Saigon Jewelry Co. For more interbank rate fixings released at 0400 GMT, click on For Vietnam market overview click on: (Reporting by Phuong Nguyen) ((Phuong.Nguyen@thomsonreuters.com; +84-24-3852-9623;)