50 Lei (Alpine Chamois) 2002 front 50 Lei (Alpine Chamois) 2002 back
50 Lei (Alpine Chamois) 2002 photo
© Banca Naţională a României

50 Lei Alpine Chamois

2002 year
Silver (.999) 15.551 g -
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
50 Lei (50&nbspROL)
Currency
Third leu (1952-2005)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15.551 g
Shape
Reuleaux triangle
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#83712
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The image of the protected species - the alpine chamois; the inscriptions "REZERVATII SI PARCURI NATIONALE", "PIETROSUL MARE" (the name of the park) and "RUPICAPRA RUPICAPRA" (the scientific name of the species).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REZERVATII SI PARCURI NATIONALE
PIETROSUL MARE
RUPICAPRA RUPICAPRA

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Alpine Chamois coin, minted in 2002, was the first silver coin issued by Romania to feature a .999 silver purity. This coin's unique feature is its unusual shape, which resembles a chamoi's horn, adding to its collectibility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  500 - - - - - -

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