100 Lei Visit of Pope John Paul II of Rome to Romania; Pattern
1999 year| Aluminium | 7 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 100 Lei (100 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#301213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portraits of Pope John Paul II of Rome & the Patriarch of Romania.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VISITA S.S. PAPA IOAN PAUL II IN ROMANIA
7 - 9 MAI 1999
Translation:
VISIT OF POPE JOHN PAUL II IN ROMANIA
7 - 9 MAY 1999
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is dated 1999.Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Lei coin commemorating the visit of Pope John Paul II to Romania in 1999 was designed by Romanian artist and engraver, Ioan Bolborea. The coin features an image of the Pope on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Romanian coat of arms and the inscription "Romania 1999." The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.
