5 lei 1914 — Romania ( Pick: 19 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 lei issued in Romania in 1914. It is cataloged under Pick number 19, fitting within the documented categorization of banknotes for this year.
The front design features elements from the 1909-1916 issue, depicting a farmer's wife with a distaff on the left and arms on the right. The front also includes three signatures, with six signature varieties recorded. On the back, a woman and child picking apples are centered, accompanied by value numerals in violet. The banknote has a watermark showing the heads of Trajan and Minerva. Its dimensions are 162 x 100 mm.
This banknote was printed by Banca Națională a României. The specific amount produced is not recorded. An interesting fact about Romania at the time of issue is that the 5 lei banknote was part of a series printed during the period from July 31, 1914, to November 22, 1928.
The front design features elements from the 1909-1916 issue, depicting a farmer's wife with a distaff on the left and arms on the right. The front also includes three signatures, with six signature varieties recorded. On the back, a woman and child picking apples are centered, accompanied by value numerals in violet. The banknote has a watermark showing the heads of Trajan and Minerva. Its dimensions are 162 x 100 mm.
This banknote was printed by Banca Națională a României. The specific amount produced is not recorded. An interesting fact about Romania at the time of issue is that the 5 lei banknote was part of a series printed during the period from July 31, 1914, to November 22, 1928.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Not specified
- Date of issue
- 1914
- Printing office
- Banca Națională a României
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Violet
- Dimensions
- 162 x 100 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 19
About this banknote
The Banca Națională a României issued the 5 lei banknote in 1914. This series was introduced during the reign of King Carol I. It was part of a broader issuance period from 1909 to 1916, supporting financial stability amid significant political changes in Europe.
The front of the banknote features a farmer's wife with a distaff on the left and arms on the right. The back depicts a woman and child picking apples at the center. With a watermark of Trajan and Minerva's heads, this note, cataloged as Pick 19, showcases six signature varieties in violet color.
