1 Leu (Maria Tănase) 2013 front 1 Leu (Maria Tănase) 2013 back
1 Leu (Maria Tănase) 2013 photo
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1 Leu Maria Tănase

2013 year
Copper plated tombac 23.5 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2013
Value
1 Leu 1 RON = USD 0.22
Currency
Fourth leu (2005-date)
Composition
Copper plated tombac
Weight
23.5 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#48046
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Maria Tănase’s portrait and the inscription “MARIA TANASE” and the years of her life “1913-1963” in an arc.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARIA TANASE
1913-1963

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Maria Tănase (25 September 1913 – 22 June 1963) was a celebrated Romanian singer and actress. Her music ranged from traditional Romanian music to romance, tango, chanson and operetta. Maria Tănase has a similar importance in Romania to that of Édith Piaf in France or Amália Rodrigues in Portugal.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1 Leu (Maria Tănase) 2013 from Romania made of Copper plated tombac weighing 23.5 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Maria Tănase, a famous Romanian folk singer and songwriter, on one side, and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Maria Tănase's birth and is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and music enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  250 - - - - - -

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