Banca Națională a României

50 Lei – Romania

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: International Year of Pure Water - Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve

Romania

Context

Year: 2003

Issuer: Romania

Issuing organization: National Bank of Romania

Period:

Republic

(since 1989)

Currency:

Third leu

(1952—2005)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 500

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 15.55 g

Silver weight: 15.53 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver half ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #188

Numista: #83609

Value

Exchange value: 50 ROL

Bullion value: $44.11

Inflation-adjusted value: 167.33 ROL

Obverse

Description:

Water drop with globe inside, waves below. Romanian coat of arms to the right, surrounded by water rings.

Inscription:

ROMANIA

50 LEI

2003

ANUL INTERNATIONAL AL APEI PURE

Translation:

ROMANIA

50 LEI

2003

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FRESHWATER

Script: Latin

Language: Romanian

Reverse

Description:

Kingfisher on a twig, facing a smaller diving kingfisher. Stylized water and bulrushes frame the inscription below.

Inscription:

REZERVATIA BIOSFEREI DELTA DUNARII

ALCEDO ATTHIS

Translation:

Biosphere Reserve Danube Delta

Kingfisher

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Romanian

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
State Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2003	—	500	Proof

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