100 lei 1914 — Romania ( Pick: 21 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Romania, dated 1914, carries a denomination of 100 lei. The design is identified as the 1881 Issue and was in circulation from January 14, 1910, to January 31, 1929. The note displays a woman seated in national costume on the left side and is printed in purple and cream, featuring violet-blue tones.
It is cataloged under Pick number 21. The banknote is characterized by nine signature varieties. Additionally, it includes a watermark depicting the Head of Trajan and Minerva, which serves as a distinctive feature.
It is cataloged under Pick number 21. The banknote is characterized by nine signature varieties. Additionally, it includes a watermark depicting the Head of Trajan and Minerva, which serves as a distinctive feature.
Specifications
- Colour
- Purple and cream
- Pick catalog
- 21
About this banknote
The National Bank of Romania issued the 100 lei banknote (Pick 21) between 1910 and 1929. This series was introduced on January 14, 1910, during the reign of King Carol I (1881–1914). The banknote was designed by Georges Duval and engraved by Léon Henri Ruffe.
The obverse features a woman seated in traditional Romanian attire on the left side. The reverse includes the bank's name, denomination, and the national motto "Nihil Sine Deo." The banknote measures 194 x 113 mm and has a watermark depicting the heads of Trajan and Minerva.
