Romanian banknote (50,000 Lei) is a distinctive historical piece as it represents the transitional phase in the Romanian economy before joining the European Union.
Here is a detailed presentation of its most important technical and aesthetic specifications:
1. Design and Symbols (Front)
Main Figure: Romanian musician George Enescu (1881-1955), accompanied by an orchestra conductor's baton and musical notes.
Floral Ornaments: The carnation flower (Dianthus dianthus) appears in the center, symbolizing Romania's natural beauty.
Security Features: It contains a transparent window (in the polymer version) and color-shifting areas that are difficult to counterfeit [].
2. Back
Cultural Landmark: Depicts the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest, the country's most important concert hall.
Piano: Features a drawing of a piano and musical notes taken from Enescu's opera "Oedipe".
Mysterious Statue: Shows a drawing of "The Sphinx" located in the Romanian Bucegi Mountains.
3. Technical Specifications
Feature | Details
Material | Polymer (flexible plastic) - 2000 issue []
Dimensions | 155 × 70 mm
Predominant Color | Purple and light violet
Issuing Authority | National Bank of Romania (Banca Națională a României)
4. Why is it of interest to collectors?
First Plastic Currency: Romania was one of the first European countries to adopt polymer technology in its banknotes [].
Circulation Rarity: Due to the removal of zeros in 2005, most of these notes were destroyed, making the remaining copies in good condition sought after by collectors.
Condition: Very excellent
Price: 35﷼ only. Limited quantity available.
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