10 Bani (ROMINA) 1955-1956 front 10 Bani (ROMINA) 1955-1956 back
10 Bani (ROMINA) 1955-1956 photo
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10 Bani ROMINA

 
Copper-nickel 1.8 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
People's Republic (1947-1965)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1955-1956
Value
10 Bani (0.10&nbspROL)
Currency
Third leu (1952-2005)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.07 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 December 1996
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#7919
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Oak leaf wreath surround the denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
BANI
1956

Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu

Edge

Reeded

Comment

KM#84.1 (ROMANA; without star)
KM#84.2 (ROMANA; with star)
KM#84.3 (ROMINA)

Coat of Arms of Romanian People's Republic: March 1948 – 1952. (No Star in the top centre of the wreath made of Wheat ears)
Coat of Arms of Romanian People's Republic: 1952 – 1965. (Star in the top centre of the wreath made of Wheat ears)

Interesting fact

The 10 Bani coin from Romania was designed by the Romanian artist and engraver, Ion Ionescu-Dumitrescu. He was a prominent artist in Romania during the 20th century and is known for his work on various coins, stamps, and banknotes. The design of the 10 Bani coin features the Romanian coat of arms on one side and the denomination on the other. The coin was minted from 1955 to 1956 and was made of copper-nickel, weighing 1.8 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1955  4100000 - - - - - -
1956  18400000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Bani (ROMINA) 1955-1956 coin.