500 lei 1934 — Romania ( Pick: 36a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 lei issued in Romania in 1934. It is cataloged under Pick number 36a, characterized by a dark green color on a multicolor underprint. The dimensions of the note are 158 x 85 mm, and it is printed on paper. The front side features a portrait of King Carol II on the left and is identified as part of the 1934 issue, dated July 31, 1934. The back side design depicts a villa surrounded by trees, with printing credited to Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.
The banknote is signed by Grigore Dimitrescu (Guvernator) and H. Crăciuneanu (Casier Central). The note’s classification and design details place it within the documented banknotes of this issue.
The note was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., a British printing company. On July 31, 1934, the Romanian Central Bank issued several denominations, enhancing the diversity of the banknote series at that time.
The banknote is signed by Grigore Dimitrescu (Guvernator) and H. Crăciuneanu (Casier Central). The note’s classification and design details place it within the documented banknotes of this issue.
The note was printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., a British printing company. On July 31, 1934, the Romanian Central Bank issued several denominations, enhancing the diversity of the banknote series at that time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Grigore Dimitrescu (Guvernator), H. Crăciuneanu (Casier Central)
- Date of issue
- 31 July 1934
- Printing office
- Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 158 x 85 mm
- Pick catalog
- 36a
About this banknote
The 500 lei banknote was issued by the Banca Națională a României in 1934. This series was introduced to update the national currency under the rule of King Carol II. The note was printed by the British company Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., known for their high-quality engraving and printing.
The front side features a portrait of King Carol II on the left, in dark green on a multicolor underprint. The back side depicts a villa surrounded by trees. It measures 158 x 85 mm and is printed on paper. This specific variant is noted as Pick 36a, signed by Grigore Dimitrescu as Guvernator and H. Crăciuneanu as Casier Central.
