500 lei 1940 — Romania ( Pick: 51a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 lei issued in Romania in 1940. It is cataloged under Pick number 51a, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes from this issue.
The front side design features two farm wives on the left, with the overall design showcasing brown on a multicolor underprint. The note is marked as part of the 1940 issue, valid from November 1, 1940, to January 26, 1943. The back side displays a villa surrounded by trees. The banknote includes two signature varieties with the signatures of Alexandru Ottulescu, G. Razus, and R. Roman.
This banknote has dimensions of 156 x 83 mm. It features a watermark marked as BNR, either horizontal or vertical. The specifics regarding the printing office and the total amount produced are not indicated.
The front side design features two farm wives on the left, with the overall design showcasing brown on a multicolor underprint. The note is marked as part of the 1940 issue, valid from November 1, 1940, to January 26, 1943. The back side displays a villa surrounded by trees. The banknote includes two signature varieties with the signatures of Alexandru Ottulescu, G. Razus, and R. Roman.
This banknote has dimensions of 156 x 83 mm. It features a watermark marked as BNR, either horizontal or vertical. The specifics regarding the printing office and the total amount produced are not indicated.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Alexandru Ottulescu, G. Razus, R. Roman
- Date of issue
- 1940-1943
- Printing office
- Not specified
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 83 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 51a
About this banknote
The National Bank of Romania issued the 500 lei banknote in 1940. This series was introduced during a period of significant economic adjustments in Romania. The note, part of the 1940 issue, featured specific security measures adapted to the country's circumstances during that time.
The front of the note displays an illustration of two farm wives on the left, set against a brown and multicolor underprint. The back features a villa surrounded by trees, and includes a watermark reading "BNR," either horizontally or vertically. It bears the signatures of Alexandru Ottulescu, G. Razus, and R. Roman.
