1 lei 1938 — Romania ( Pick: 38b )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 lei issued in Romania in 1938. It is cataloged under Pick number 38b, which identifies it within the issue. This note is characterized by its lilac-brown color and dimensions of 80 x 56 mm. The design features columns on the left and a depiction of a woman on the right. It is similar to another note but includes the date on the face and has two signature varieties, signed by Costin P.
The reverse design depicts a wolf with Romulus and Remus. This banknote was printed by Banque de France in Paris, France.
The amount produced of this specific note is recorded at 81%. The State Bank of Romania was established on June 17, 1880, to serve as the central monetary authority.
The reverse design depicts a wolf with Romulus and Remus. This banknote was printed by Banque de France in Paris, France.
The amount produced of this specific note is recorded at 81%. The State Bank of Romania was established on June 17, 1880, to serve as the central monetary authority.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Costin P.
- Date of issue
- 21 December 1938
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Lilac-brown
- Dimensions
- 80 x 56 mm
- Amount produced
- 81%
- Pick catalog
- 38b
About this banknote
The National Bank of Romania issued this series of 1 lei banknotes in 1938. Printed by the Banque de France in Paris, these notes were part of a broader effort to modernize the Romanian currency system during the late 1930s. The series was introduced with the signature of Costin P., reflecting administrative updates in Romanian currency issuance.
The front side of the banknote features columns on the left and a woman on the right. The back side depicts the famous image of the wolf with Romulus and Remus. The banknote is printed in lilac-brown and measures 80 x 56 mm. This specific note, cataloged as Pick 38b, was part of a variant released on December 21, 1933.
