50 Bani (Pope Francis) 2019 front 50 Bani (Pope Francis) 2019 back
50 Bani (Pope Francis) 2019 photo
© Banca Naţională a României

50 Bani Pope Francis

2019 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
2019
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#168925
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

The portrait and the coat of arms of His Holiness Pope Francis and the arc-shaped inscriptions “VIZITA APOSTOLICA A SANCTITATII SALE PAPA FRANCISC IN ROMANIA”, the dates of his journey “31 MAI–2 IUNIE”, its slogan “SA MERGEM IMPREUNA!”.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIZITA APOSTOLICA A SANCTITATII SALE PAPA FRANCISC IN ROMANIA
SA MERGEM IMPREUNA!
† 31 MAI - 2 IUNIE†

Translation:
The Apostolic journey of His Holiness Pope Francis to Romania
Let's go together!
31 May - 2 June

Edge

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMANIA * ROMANIA *

Comment

Proof version of the coin is inscribed on obverse with the letter “N” in a circle as a distinctive sign of the collector coin.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pope Francis on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the connection between the Roman Catholic Church and Romania.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  1000000 - - - - - -
2019 N 10000 - - - - - -

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