10 Lei (Maria Tănase) 2013 front 10 Lei (Maria Tănase) 2013 back
10 Lei (Maria Tănase) 2013 photo
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10 Lei Maria Tănase

2013 year
Silver (.999) 31.103 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
2013
Value
10 Lei 10 RON = USD 2.20
Currency
Fourth leu (2005-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.103 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#48047
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 10 Lei (Maria Tănase) 2013 coin from Romania is a unique piece that features a portrait of Maria Tănase, a famous Romanian folk singer, on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. It was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Maria Tănase's birth and is made of .999 silver, weighing 31.103 grams. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of Romanian culture and history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  500 - - - - - -

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