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20 Bani
1958 year| Nickel | 3.01 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1947-1965) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1958 |
| Value | 20 Bani (0.20 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 3.01 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#397502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value above tractor driving left, wheat stalks to right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
BANI
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Bani 1958 coin was designed by Romanian artist and sculptor, Ioan Iacob, and it features an image of a woman representing the Romanian people, surrounded by wheat stalks and other agricultural symbols. The coin was minted in 1958 as a pattern coin, which means it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is made of nickel and weighs 3.01 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar size. Despite its small size and weight, the coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its unique design and rarity.
