5000 lei 1943 — Romania ( Pick: 55 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 lei issued in Romania in 1943. It is cataloged under Pick number 55. The note features a light blue design on a multicolor underprint, depicting two male heads of Trajan and Decebal at the upper left, with arms at the center. There are two signature varieties present.
On the back, the design shows a man and oxen looking towards a city. The watermark features the portrait of Trajan. The 22.8.1944 date is rare, as it precedes the military coup that occurred on the following day.
This banknote has dimensions of 165 x 90 mm. The specific dates included in the design, such as 28.9.1943 and 2.5.1944, are relevant to its issuance and context.
On the back, the design shows a man and oxen looking towards a city. The watermark features the portrait of Trajan. The 22.8.1944 date is rare, as it precedes the military coup that occurred on the following day.
This banknote has dimensions of 165 x 90 mm. The specific dates included in the design, such as 28.9.1943 and 2.5.1944, are relevant to its issuance and context.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1943-1944
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Light blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 165 x 90 mm
- Pick catalog
- 55
About this banknote
The National Bank of Romania issued the 5,000 lei banknote (Pick 55) on September 28, 1943, during the reign of King Michael I. This series was part of the wartime currency measures implemented by the Romanian government.
The obverse features the profiles of Roman Emperor Trajan and Dacian King Decebal at the upper left, with the national coat of arms centered. The reverse depicts a man with oxen looking towards a cityscape. The watermark is a portrait of Trajan. Notably, the August 22, 1944, issue date is rare due to the military coup that occurred the following day.
