15 Bani 1960 front 15 Bani 1960 back
15 Bani 1960 photo
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15 Bani

1960 year
Nickel clad steel 2.87 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
People's Republic (1947-1965)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1960
Value
15 Bani (0.15&nbspROL)
Currency
Third leu (1952-2005)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
2.87 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 December 1996
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#5972
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Olive Leaves Wreath around value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
15
BANI

Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coat of Arms of Romanian People's Republic: 1952 – 1965. (Star in the top centre of the wreath made of Wheat ears)

Interesting fact

The 15 Bani 1960 coin was designed by the Romanian artist and engraver, Ion Ionescu-Dumitriu. He was a prominent artist in Romania during the 20th century and is known for his work on various coins, stamps, and banknotes. The coin features a portrait of King Carol II of Romania on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1960  126900000 - - - - - -

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