Durian Royalty: ‘Queen Ri6’ Fetches a Whopping 1.4 Billion VND for a Single Fruit
- The 3 "durian queens" - "Old durian queen", "Dona durian queen", and "Ri6 durian queen" - were the stars of a recent auction in Dak Lak province.
- The starting price for the "Durian Queens" was set at 60-70 million VND.
- The winning bidders will receive not only the fresh durian but also a 24k gold-plated durian worth 50 million VND as a souvenir.
3 “Durian Queens” Auctioned for Record-Breaking Prices
The 3 “durian queens” – “Old durian queen“, “Dona durian queen”, and “Ri6 durian queen” – were the stars of a recent auction in Dak Lak province. These exceptional durians were handpicked from 32 durian gardens in Krong Pac district, showcasing the best of the region’s produce.
The Auction Results
The starting price for the “Durian Queens” was set at 60-70 million VND. However, the final prices far exceeded expectations, with the successful bids ranging from 350 million to 1.4 billion VND. The Ri6 Durian Queen was purchased at the highest price of 1.4 billion VND by Chanh Thu Fruit Import-Export Corporation from Ben Tre province and its partners. The Dona Durian Queen was sold for 900 million VND to Hong Sang Fruit Company Limited from Tien Giang province, while the Old Durian Queen was closed at 350 million VND by EKCORP.
The Winning Bids
- “Old durian queen” – 350 million VND
- “Dona durian queen” – 900 million VND
- “Ri6 durian queen” – 1.4 billion VND
A Reward for the Winners
The winning bidders will receive not only the fresh durian but also a 24k gold-plated durian worth 50 million VND as a souvenir. The auction proceeds will be used to support social security and reinvest in durian farmers, contributing to the local community’s development.