100 Lei (FIFA World Cup - Pattern) 1998 front 100 Lei (FIFA World Cup - Pattern) 1998 back
100 Lei (FIFA World Cup - Pattern) 1998 photo
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100 Lei FIFA World Cup - Pattern

1998 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring - -
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1998
Value
100 Lei (100&nbspROL)
Currency
Third leu (1952-2005)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#316835
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Gaelic cock and football in front of Eiffel Tower

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAMPIONATUL
MONDIAL DE
FOTBAL
FRANTA '98

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design that showcases a football player in action, surrounded by the Romanian flag and the FIFA World Cup logo. The coin was minted to commemorate Romania's participation in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was held in France. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a copper-nickel centre in a brass ring, adds to its unique look and feel.