50 Bani (European Union) 2017 front 50 Bani (European Union) 2017 back
50 Bani (European Union) 2017 photo
© Banca Naţională a României

50 Bani European Union

2017 year
Nickel brass (Copper 80%, Zinc 15%, Nickel 5%) 6.1 g 23.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2017
Value
50 Bani 0.50 RON = USD 0.11
Currency
Fourth leu (2005-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (Copper 80%, Zinc 15%, Nickel 5%)
Weight
6.1 g
Diameter
23.75 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#115106
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Member States of the European Union distinctively emphasized and the circular inscription “10 ANI DE LA ADERAREA LA UNIUNEA EUROPEANĂ”.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10 ANI DE LA ADERAREA LA UNIUNEA EUROPEANĂ

Translation: 10 YEARS SINCE ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION

Edge

“ROMANIA” inscribed twice, with an asterisk separating the inscriptions

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMANIA * ROMANIA *

Comment

Letter “N” inscribed on the base of the first column, as a distinctive sign of the collector coin (the proof coin).
The "N" is missing from the regular circulation coin.

Interesting fact

The 50 Bani coin from Romania, issued in 2017, features a unique design that commemorates the 10th anniversary of Romania's accession to the European Union. The coin's design features the EU flag and the Romanian coat of arms, symbolizing the country's integration into the European community.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  1000000 - - - - - -
2017 N 5000 - - - - - -

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