10 Lei (Petru Poni) 2016 front 10 Lei (Petru Poni) 2016 back
10 Lei (Petru Poni) 2016 photo
© Banca Naţională a României

10 Lei Petru Poni

2016 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
2016
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#86743
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Petru Poni’s portrait, a composition that depicts his teaching and scientific activity, the inscription “PETRU PONI” and his birth and death years, “1841” and “1925”.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PETRU PONI
1841 - 1925

Edge

Milled

Comment

Petru Poni (January 4, 1841—April 2, 1925) was a Moldavian-born Romanian chemist and mineralogist.

Interesting fact

The 10 Lei (Petru Poni) 2016 coin from Romania is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. Despite its small mintage, the coin is made of .999 silver and weighs 31.103 grams, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  200 - - - - - -

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