© Banca Naţională a României
© Banca Naţională a României
100 Lei Visit of His Holiness Pope John Paul II
1999 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 100 Lei (100 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#83770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
On the upper part, in the foreground, the portraits of Pope John Paul II and of the Teoctist, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church; in the background, a Latin Cross; on the lower part, the Coat of Arms of the Pontif Holy Father and of the Romanian Patriarchy; the inscriptions "VIZITA S.S. PAPA IOAN PAUL II IN ROMANIA" and "7-9 MAI 1999" are engraved circularly.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIZITA S.S. PAPA IOAN PAUL II IN ROMANIA
7-9 MAI 1999
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 100 Lei coin commemorating the visit of Pope John Paul II to Romania in 1999 features an image of the Pope on the obverse side, and the Romanian coat of arms on the reverse side. It was minted in silver (.925) and weighs 27 grams. Interestingly, this coin was not circulated and was only available for purchase as a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lei (Visit of His Holiness Pope John Paul II) 1999 coin.
