KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5000 lei 1993 — Romania ( Pick: 104 )

Region: Europe
Front side
5000 lei Romania 1993 — Front side
Back side
5000 lei Romania 1993 — Back side

Banknote description

This banknote from Romania, dated 1993, carries a denomination of 5000 lei. It features a blue and purple color scheme. The front design includes a pale purple multicolor underprint with a square-topped shield at the left center, a church at the center, and an image of Avram Iancu to the right.

The back design displays a church on the left, the gate of Alba Iulia stronghold at the left center, and a seal at the center right. This note is cataloged under Pick number 104. A watermark of Avram Iancu is present on the note, providing additional classification within the documented issue.

Specifications

Colour
Blue and purple
Pick catalog
104

About this banknote

The National Bank of Romania (Banca Națională a României) issued the 5000 lei banknote in May 1993 as part of the 1991-1994 series. This series was introduced during Romania's transition to a market economy following the fall of the communist regime in 1989.

The obverse features Avram Iancu (1824–1872) at the right, a square-topped shield at the left center, and a church at the center. The reverse depicts a church at the left, the gate of Alba Iulia stronghold at the left center, and a seal at the center right. The watermark is a portrait of Avram Iancu. This banknote was demonetized on April 1, 1999.

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