1 Leu (Peleș Castle) 2015 front 1 Leu (Peleș Castle) 2015 back
1 Leu (Peleș Castle) 2015 photo
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1 Leu Peleș Castle

2015 year
Copper plated tombac 23.5 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Issuing bank
National Bank of Romania (Banca Națională a României)
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
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
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#80796
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The statue of King Carol I in front of Peleș Castle, the inscription “CASTELUL PELES” in an arc and “1875”, the year of the laying of the cornerstone.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CASTELUL PELES
1875

Edge

Milled

Comment

Peleș Castle (Romanian: Castelul Peleș) is a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed by Charles I.

Interesting fact

The Peleș Castle depicted on the coin is a historic royal palace in Romania, built in the 19th century. It's a popular tourist attraction and known for its stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history. The castle has been used as a summer residence for the Romanian royal family and has hosted many important events and state visits. Today, it's a museum and a symbol of Romanian culture and history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  150 - - - - - -

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