500 lei 1991 — Romania ( Pick: 101A )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 lei issued in Romania in 1991. It is cataloged under Pick number 101A. The denomination and year, along with the catalog reference, classify it among documented banknotes from this issue.
The front side design features a dull deep green, reddish brown, and violet on a multicolor underprint. It displays a square topped shield at the left center, sculptures at the center, and a depiction of Constantin Brâncusi on the right. The back side showcases sculptures at the left center, with a watermark of C. Brâncusi, variant a.
This note is signed by Mugur Isărescu and produced by the Banca Națională a României. The paper used for this banknote contributes to its physicality as part of the documented series.
The front side design features a dull deep green, reddish brown, and violet on a multicolor underprint. It displays a square topped shield at the left center, sculptures at the center, and a depiction of Constantin Brâncusi on the right. The back side showcases sculptures at the left center, with a watermark of C. Brâncusi, variant a.
This note is signed by Mugur Isărescu and produced by the Banca Națională a României. The paper used for this banknote contributes to its physicality as part of the documented series.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mugur Isărescu
- Date of issue
- 1992
- Printing office
- Banca Națională a României
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dull deep green, reddish brown, and violet on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 101A
About this banknote
The National Bank of Romania issued the 500 lei banknote in December 1992 as part of a series that began in 1991. This series was introduced during a period of economic transition after the fall of communism, under the leadership of Governor Mugur Isărescu.
The front side of the banknote features a square-topped shield at the left center, sculptures in the center, and a portrait of the renowned Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncusi on the right. The reverse side depicts sculptures at the left center. The watermark also features Constantin Brâncusi. This specific note is cataloged as Pick 101A.
