KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

500 lei 1943 — Romania ( Pick: 51a )

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

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 lei issued in Romania in 1943. It is cataloged under Pick number 51a and features designs from the 1940 Issue, dated 1.11.1940 to 26.1.1943.

The front side displays two farm wives on the left against a brown multicolor underprint. There are two signature varieties present. The back side showcases a villa surrounded by trees. Additionally, the note includes a watermark that may appear horizontally or vertically.

This banknote measures 156 x 83 mm and is signed by Alexandru Ottulescu, G. Razus, and R. Roman. The State Bank of Romania issued notes in this denomination during the early 1940s.

Specifications

Signed by
Alexandru Ottulescu, G. Razus, R. Roman
Date of issue
01 November 1940 to 26 January 1943
Colour
brown on multicolor underprint
Dimensions
156 x 83 mm
Pick catalog
51a

About this banknote

The National Bank of Romania issued this 500 lei banknote in 1943. This series was introduced during World War II. It was part of efforts to stabilize currency circulation amidst wartime economic conditions. This banknote is officially cataloged as Pick number 51a.

The front side design features two farm wives on the left, against a brown background with multicolor underprint. The back side displays a villa with trees. The note measures 156 x 83 mm and bears signatures by Alexandru Ottulescu, G. Razus, and R. Roman. It includes a watermark with "BNR" presented either horizontally or vertically.

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