50000 lei 1996 — Romania ( Pick: 109A )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50000 lei issued in Romania in 1996. It is cataloged under Pick number 109A, identifying it within this issue. Its denomination and year classify it within documented banknotes of this catalog.
The front side design features the arms at the upper left and a bank monogram at the upper center right, rendered in purple and red-violet on a lilac background with a multicolor underprint. The back side depicts the Sphinx of the Carpathian mountains at the left center, with a musical chord from Oedip King above, and the bank monogram at the top right. This note is part of the 1996-2000 Paper Issue.
The dimensions of the banknote are 155 x 70 mm. The watermark on this note features George Enescu.
The front side design features the arms at the upper left and a bank monogram at the upper center right, rendered in purple and red-violet on a lilac background with a multicolor underprint. The back side depicts the Sphinx of the Carpathian mountains at the left center, with a musical chord from Oedip King above, and the bank monogram at the top right. This note is part of the 1996-2000 Paper Issue.
The dimensions of the banknote are 155 x 70 mm. The watermark on this note features George Enescu.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1996
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple and red-violet on lilac and multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 155 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 109A
About this banknote
The National Bank of Romania issued the 50,000 lei banknote in 1996 as part of its efforts to address the country's high inflation during that period. This denomination was introduced to facilitate larger transactions and reduce the volume of banknotes in circulation.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of composer George Enescu (1881–1955) on the right side, with a carnation (Dianthus dianthus) and two musical notes in the center. The reverse side depicts the Sphinx of the Bucegi Mountains at the left center, with a musical chord from Enescu's opera "Oedip King" above. The watermark includes an image of George Enescu. This banknote is cataloged as Pick number 109A.
