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20 Lei - Mihai I
| Zinc | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| King | Michael I (1927-1930, 1940-1947) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1944 |
| Value | 20 Lei |
| Currency | First leu (1867-1947) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 August 1947 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
LEI
H. IONESCU
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Mihai I, who was the last king of Romania and ruled from 1940 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1947. Despite his association with the coin, King Mihai I was actually a controversial figure in Romanian history, known for his authoritarian rule and collaboration with the Axis powers during World War II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 44000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 25783000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 5034000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lei - Mihai I 1942-1944 coin.
