KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

2000 lei 1943 — Romania ( Pick: 54a )

Region: Europe
Front side
2000 lei Romania 1943 — Front side
Back side
2000 lei Romania 1943 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 2000 lei issued in Romania in 1943. It is cataloged under Pick number 54a.

The front design features a farm wife with a distaff on the left and a woman holding an infant on the right, rendered in brown, violet, and yellow. The back side displays two farm wives on the left and includes the oil BNR within a shield. This note has two signature varieties and is akin to the previously cataloged #53.

This banknote measures 201 x 113 mm and was printed by the Banca Nationala a Romaniei. The issuing period for variant a is documented as being from March 23, 1943, to May 2, 1944.

Specifications

Signed by
Clement Serveau, Rita
Date of issue
23.3.1943-2.5.1944
Printing office
Banca Nationala a Romaniei
Paper
Paper
Colour
Brown, violet and yellow
Dimensions
201 x 113 mm
Amount produced
Not specified
Pick catalog
54a

About this banknote

The National Bank of Romania issued this series of 2000 lei banknotes starting on March 23, 1943. This series was introduced as part of Romania's efforts to adapt its currency during World War II, a period that saw significant economic changes for the country.

The front side of the banknote features a farm wife with a distaff on the left and a woman with an infant on the right, executed in shades of brown, violet, and yellow. On the back, two farm wives are depicted alongside the BNR shield. This note, identified as Pick 54a, was signed by Clement Serveau and Rita and printed at the Banca Nationala a Romaniei.

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