100 Lei (Yachting) 1996 front 100 Lei (Yachting) 1996 back
100 Lei (Yachting) 1996 photo
© Banca Naţională a României

100 Lei Yachting

1996 year
Silver (.925) 27 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
1996
Value
100 Lei (100&nbspROL)
Currency
Third leu (1952-2005)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#83779
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

YACHTING Three sportsmen in a sailing boat; above, the circular inscription "ATLANTA U.S.A. XXVI OLYMPIAD 1996"; on the left the Olympic flame and on the right two bird silhouettes.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ATLANTA U.S.A. XXVI OLYMPIAD 1996

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 100 Lei (Yachting) 1996 coin from Romania is a unique piece that features a sailboat on its obverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins. The design was created by the Romanian artist, Ioan Bolborea, and it was produced in a limited quantity of only 2,000 pieces. This makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and sailing enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  19600 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lei (Yachting) 1996 coin.