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5 Bani
| Nickel brass | 2.4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1947-1965) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1958 |
| Value | 5 Bani (0.05 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value, date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
BANI
1954
Engraver: Haralambie Ionescu
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coat of Arms of Romanian People's Republic: March 1948 – 1952. (No Star in the top centre of the wreath made of Wheat ears)Coat of Arms of Romanian People's Republic: 1952 – 1965. (Star in the top centre of the wreath made of Wheat ears)
KM#83.1 - Coat of arms without star
KM#83.2 - Coat of arms with star
Interesting fact
The 5 Bani coin from Romania, produced between 1953 and 1958, has an interesting feature. It was designed with a unique shape, known as a "modified dodecagon," which is a 12-sided shape with curved edges. This distinctive design sets it apart from other coins and makes it easily recognizable.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 54600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 57500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 38100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 39800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 30900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Bani 1953-1958 coin.
