500 lei 1941 — Romania ( Pick: 51s )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 lei issued in Romania in 1941. It is cataloged under Pick number 51s. The design features a brown and tan color scheme on a multicolor underprint, depicting two farm wives on the front side. The back displays a villa surrounded by trees. The issuance period includes dates from November 1, 1940, to January 26, 1943, with two signature varieties present.
This note was signed by Alexandru Ottulescu, G. Razus, and R. Roman. It measures 155 x 83 mm and was printed by the National Bank of Romania (Banca Națională a României). The watermark can appear either horizontal or vertical, and it is listed as a specimen variant referencing dates from 1940 and 1942.
The 500 lei banknote was produced during a time when Romania was navigating significant political changes. Its design and issuance criteria were reflective of the period's monetary practices.
This note was signed by Alexandru Ottulescu, G. Razus, and R. Roman. It measures 155 x 83 mm and was printed by the National Bank of Romania (Banca Națională a României). The watermark can appear either horizontal or vertical, and it is listed as a specimen variant referencing dates from 1940 and 1942.
The 500 lei banknote was produced during a time when Romania was navigating significant political changes. Its design and issuance criteria were reflective of the period's monetary practices.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Alexandru Ottulescu, G. Razus, R. Roman
- Date of issue
- 1940-1943
- Printing office
- National Bank of Romania (Banca Națională a României)
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown and tan on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 155 x 83 mm
- Amount produced
- not specified
- Pick catalog
- 51s
About this banknote
The National Bank of Romania (Banca Națională a României) issued the 500 lei banknote (Pick 51s) on April 2, 1941. This release was part of a series introduced between 1940 and 1943, with subsequent issues on July 22, 1941; April 20, 1942; and January 26, 1943.
The obverse features two farm women on the left, while the reverse depicts a villa with trees. The banknote measures 155 x 83 mm and has a watermark with the letters "BNR" in either horizontal or vertical orientation.
