1 lei 1915 — Romania ( Pick: 17 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 lei issued in Romania in 1915. It is cataloged under Pick number 17, categorizing it within documented banknotes of this period.
The front side design features violet-blue coloration on a pale pink underprint, which is often barely visible, resulting in the note appearing predominantly blue. The design includes columns on the left and a depiction of a woman on the right, along with three signatures. The back side design displays a wolf with Romulus and Remus.
This note is produced by the Banca Națională a României and bears the signature of King Ferdinand I. It measures 80 x 55 mm.
The front side design features violet-blue coloration on a pale pink underprint, which is often barely visible, resulting in the note appearing predominantly blue. The design includes columns on the left and a depiction of a woman on the right, along with three signatures. The back side design displays a wolf with Romulus and Remus.
This note is produced by the Banca Națională a României and bears the signature of King Ferdinand I. It measures 80 x 55 mm.
Specifications
- Signed by
- King Ferdinand I
- Date of issue
- 12 March 1915
- Printing office
- Banca Națională a României
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- violet-blue on pale pink underprint
- Dimensions
- 80 x 55 mm
- Pick catalog
- 17
About this banknote
The Banca Națională a României issued the 1 lei banknote in 1915. This series was introduced during the reign of King Ferdinand I, as part of Romania's ongoing monetary developments in the early 20th century. The issuance reflected administrative changes, with notes bearing specific dates like March 12, 1915, and March 27, 1916.
The front displays a woman and columns, printed in violet-blue on a pale pink underprint, though the underprint is typically faint. The reverse features the depiction of a wolf with Romulus and Remus. This note, identified as Pick 17, is recognized for its compact design, measuring 80 x 55 mm, and was printed by Banca Națională a României, signed by King Ferdinand I.
