2 lei 1937 — Romania ( Pick: 39a )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 lei issued in Romania in 1937. It is cataloged under Pick number 39a, placing it within the documentation of this issue. Its dimensions measure 104 x 58 mm and it is printed on paper in a lilac-brown color.
The front side design features a woman on the left and an eagle with a cross in its mouth on the right. The note includes two signatures with two signature varieties and is similar to note #27. The back side depicts a soldier with a sword on the left and a soldier with a bugle on the right. This variant also includes a red overprint that reads "SPECIMEN" and is dated December 21, 1938.
This banknote was produced by the Banque de France in Paris, France. The amount produced is not specified.
The front side design features a woman on the left and an eagle with a cross in its mouth on the right. The note includes two signatures with two signature varieties and is similar to note #27. The back side depicts a soldier with a sword on the left and a soldier with a bugle on the right. This variant also includes a red overprint that reads "SPECIMEN" and is dated December 21, 1938.
This banknote was produced by the Banque de France in Paris, France. The amount produced is not specified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Costin P.
- Date of issue
- 28 October 1937
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Lilac-brown
- Dimensions
- 104 x 58 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 39a
About this banknote
The National Bank of Romania issued the 2 lei banknote in 1937, produced by Banque de France in Paris. This series was introduced during a period of economic adjustments following the Great Depression. The notes were released to provide the public with a convenient denomination amid fluctuating economic conditions.
The front side of the note features a woman on the left and an eagle with a cross in its mouth on the right, printed in lilac-brown. The reverse depicts a soldier with a sword on the left and a soldier with a bugle on the right. This version has two signature varieties signed by Costin P., and variant "a" includes a red overprint marked as "SPECIMEN" dated 21.12.1938.
