20 Lei
1951 year| Aluminium | 2.1 g | 26.1 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1947-1965) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1951 |
| Value | 20 Lei |
| Currency | Second leu (1947-1952) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 January 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#397472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blacksmith at anvil, factory in background and "2" stamp
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 LEI
H.IONESCU
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Lei 1951 coin was designed by the Romanian artist and engraver, Ion Ionescu-Dalles. He was a prominent figure in Romanian numismatics and designed many coins and banknotes for Romania during the 20th century. The coin features a portrait of King Carol II on the obverse and the Romanian coat of arms on the reverse. It's interesting to note that the coin was never officially released into circulation, but only minted as a pattern coin, which makes it a rare and valuable collector's item.
