© Máté Bikfalvi (CC0)
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50 Bani Queen Maria
2019 year| Nickel brass (Copper 80%, Zinc 15%, Nickel 5%) | 6.1 g | 23.75 mm |
| 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 | 1.87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#183073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
The portrait of Queen Maria and the inscription “REGINA MARIA” in an arc.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REGINA MARIA
Translation: QUEEN MARIA
Edge
“ROMANIA” inscribed twice, with an asterisk separating the inscriptions
Lettering: ROMANIA * ROMANIA *
Comment
Letter “N” inscribed on the left, as a distinctive sign of the collector coin (the proof coin).The "N" is missing from the regular circulation coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 50 Bani (Queen Maria) 2019 from Romania is that it features a unique design that showcases the portrait of Queen Maria, the wife of King Ferdinand I, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Romanian coat of arms. This design was created by Romanian artist and engraver, Victor D. Brenciu, and it is a departure from the standard design used on other Romanian coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 N | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Bani (Queen Maria) 2019 coin.
