20 lei 1945 — Romania ( Pick: 76 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 lei issued in Romania in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 76. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this issue.
On the front side, the design features a portrait of King Michael at the center. The color scheme includes brown on a light brown underprint.
This banknote measures 70 x 50 mm and was printed by the Ministerul Finanţelor. Romania transitioned to a republic in 1947, shortly after the issuance of this note.
On the front side, the design features a portrait of King Michael at the center. The color scheme includes brown on a light brown underprint.
This banknote measures 70 x 50 mm and was printed by the Ministerul Finanţelor. Romania transitioned to a republic in 1947, shortly after the issuance of this note.
Specifications
- Signed by
- not specified
- Date of issue
- 1945
- Printing office
- Ministerul Finanţelor
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown on light brown underprint
- Dimensions
- 70 x 50 mm
- Amount produced
- not specified
- Pick catalog
- 76
About this banknote
The Ministry of Finance of Romania issued the 20 lei banknote in 1945. This issuance occurred during King Michael I's reign, following his restoration to the throne in 1940. The banknote was part of the post-World War II monetary reforms aimed at stabilizing the Romanian economy.
The obverse features a central portrait of King Michael I, with the denomination "20" displayed on both sides. The reverse side presents the inscription "DOUA ZECI LEI" along with the year "1945." The banknote measures 70 x 50 mm and is printed on paper with a brown design on a light brown underprint. The watermark consists of the monogram "MF," representing the Ministry of Finance.
