In the past month, 42 quintuple number license plates have been auctioned in Vietnam, fetching nearly 200 billion VND ($8.2 million). Among them, plate number 30L-999.99 was sold for a record-breaking 12.105 billion VND ($497,000).

Quintuple numbers: A symbol of luck and prestige

In East Asian culture, license plates with quintuple numbers symbolize luck, prosperity, and power, making them highly desirable. As the Lunar New Year approaches, demand for these plates has surged as buyers seek to adorn their vehicles with symbolic numbers.

From November 20 to December 20, 2024, 42 quintuple number license plates were successfully auctioned nationwide, accumulating a total of 196.42 billion VND.

Of these, 16 plates from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City contributed a combined 117.855 billion VND to the total.

The cheapest plate in this period was 94A-111.11 from Bac Lieu, sold for 460 million VND ($19,000).

The most expensive plate, 30K-888.88 from Hanoi, was auctioned for 13.945 billion VND ($573,000).

Notably, 30L-999.99 fetched 12.105 billion VND ($497,000), cementing its status as a prized asset.

The quintuple 9 sequence, representing eternal success and power, attracted strong interest. In this one-month span, five plates with the number 999.99 collectively sold for 54 billion VND ($2.2 million), including:

30K-999.99 (Hanoi): 13.54 billion VND ($556,000)
51L-999.99 (Ho Chi Minh City): 9.48 billion VND ($389,000)
51K-999.99 (Ho Chi Minh City): 12.395 billion VND ($509,000)
14A-999.99 (Quang Ninh): 6.485 billion VND ($266,000)

Quintuple 8s, 7s, and other sequences

Other highly sought-after sequences included numbers symbolizing wealth, fortune, and perfection:

Quintuple 8s - Symbolizing prosperity, 7 plates with quintuple 8s were sold for 75.04 billion VND ($3.08 million), with:

30K-888.88 (Hanoi) being the most expensive at 13.945 billion VND ($573,000).

43A-888.88 (Da Nang) sold for 6.455 billion VND ($265,000).

Quintuple 7s - Representing luck and completeness, 6 plates fetched 14.985 billion VND ($615,000):

51L-777.77 (Ho Chi Minh City): 3.48 billion VND ($143,000).

98A-777.77 (Bac Giang): 1.165 billion VND ($48,000).

Quintuple 6s - Symbolizing harmony and prosperity, 3 plates sold for 18.315 billion VND ($752,000):

30L-666.66 (Hanoi): 7.205 billion VND ($296,000).

19A-666.66 (Phu Tho): 5.03 billion VND ($207,000).

Quintuple 5s - Symbolizing balance and luck, 6 plates generated 12.03 billion VND ($494,000):

89A-555.55 (Hung Yen): 3.185 billion VND ($130,000).

37K-555.55 (Nghe An): 1.075 billion VND ($44,000).

Quintuple 3s - Associated with stability and wisdom, 7 plates were auctioned for 13 billion VND ($533,000), with:

68A-333.33 (Kien Giang): 2.81 billion VND ($115,000).

67A-333.33 (An Giang): 1.21 billion VND ($50,000).

Quintuple 1s, 2s, and 4s - These sequences, less popular due to cultural beliefs, sold for a combined 8.935 billion VND ($366,000).

65C-222.22 (Can Tho): 775 million VND ($32,000).

34C-444.44 (Hai Duong): 525 million VND ($21,000).

The 30K-555.55 plate, valued at 13.945 billion VND, now adorns a Rolls-Royce Cullinan worth over 40 billion VND ($1.64 million).

The 51K-888.88 plate was fitted to the legendary Toyota Crown, often referred to as the "Minister’s car."

Nguyen Tien Dung