SNAPSHOT-Vietnam dong, gold rates - Oct 8

HANOI, Oct 8 (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 06:37 GMT. October 8 USD/VND mid-point VND=SBVN 24,168 USD/VND interbank VND=VN 24,838/24,850 USD/VND unofficial VNDUNOFF=VN 25,205/25,289 SJC gold (mln dong/tael) 83.00/85.00 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 VNIBOR-1 . For Vietnam market overview click on: VNDVIEW (Reporting by Phuong Nguyen) (([email protected]; +84-24-3852-9623;))