100 lei 1966 — Romania ( Pick: 97a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 lei issued in Romania in 1966. It is cataloged under Pick number 97a, identifying it within the issue. The note features a portrait of Nicolae Balcescu on the front, with dark blue and purple colors set against a multicolor underprint. The arms of Romania are depicted at the center right.
The back side of the banknote displays the Athenaeum in Bucharest at center right. The dimensions of the note are 153 x 75 mm. It is printed on paper and includes a watermark featuring rhombuses. The note is signed by Nicolae Balcescu.
Banca Nationala a Republicii Socialiste România printed this note.
The back side of the banknote displays the Athenaeum in Bucharest at center right. The dimensions of the note are 153 x 75 mm. It is printed on paper and includes a watermark featuring rhombuses. The note is signed by Nicolae Balcescu.
Banca Nationala a Republicii Socialiste România printed this note.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Nicolae Balcescu
- Date of issue
- 1 November 1966
- Printing office
- Banca Nationala a Republicii Socialiste România
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark blue and purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 153 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 97a
About this banknote
The National Bank of the Socialist Republic of Romania issued the 100 lei banknote in 1966. This series was introduced as part of a broader effort to standardize the currency during the socialist period in Romania. The issuing authority during this time sought to reflect significant national figures and monuments on their currency.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Nicolae Bălcescu to the left, with the coat of arms at the center right. The back side depicts the Athenaeum in Bucharest at the center right. Printed by Banca Națională a Republicii Socialiste România, this note is characterized by its dark blue and purple colors on a multicolor underprint. The watermark consists of rhombuses.
