Banca Națională a României

500 Lei (Romanian Numismatic Society) – Romania

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Centenary of Romanian Numismatic Society

Romania

Context

Year: 2003

Issuer: Romania

Period:

Republic

(since 1989)

Currency:

Third leu

(1952—2005)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 500

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #179

Numista: #30487

Value

Exchange value: 500 ROL

Bullion value: $88.32

Inflation-adjusted value: 1673.29 ROL

Obverse

Description:

Romania's coat of arms, the inscription "ROMANIA", and the year "2003". The Romanian numismatic symbols—the Horn of Plenty with flowing coins—are shown, with the circular engraving of the face value "500 LEI" below.

Inscription:

ROMANIA

500 LEI

2003

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

The Romanian Numismatic Society's effigy (Minerva's head with shield and torch) is encircled by the inscription "CENTENARUL SOCIETATII NUMISMATICE ROMANE 1903-2003" between two vegetal and rhomboid ornaments.

Inscription:

CENTENARUL SOCIETATII NUMISMATICE ROMANE

1903-2003

Script: Latin