© Banca Naţională a României
© Banca Naţională a României
10 Lei Timişoara, the first European city lit by electric street lamps
2009 year| Silver (.999) | 31.103 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Romania (Banca Națională a României) |
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#82466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The inscription “TIMISOARA – PRIMUL ORAS EUROPEAN ILUMINAT ELECTRIC” (Timişoara – the first European city lit by electric street lamps) in a half circle on four lines, images depicting the hydroelectric power station on the Bega river, a group of three electricity generators and the building of the first power station in Timişoara; in the lower part, the inscription “1884”.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TIMISOARA – PRIMUL ORAS EUROPEAN ILUMINAT ELECTRIC
1884
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The coin , the 2009 Romanian 10 Lei coin commemorating Timişoara as the first European city lit by electric street lamps, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's design incorporates a small LED light that is powered by a battery hidden within the coin, which illuminates the coin's reverse side featuring the city's skyline. This innovative feature was a first for coin design and adds an extra layer of depth and meaning to the coin's commemoration of Timişoara's pioneering use of electric street lighting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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