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50 Lei Alpine Chamois - Pattern
2002 year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 50 Lei (50 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Reuleaux triangle |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#316841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 2002 as part of a series of pattern coins for Romania. Pattern coins are trial coins that are minted to test new designs, metals, or techniques and are often produced in small quantities. The Alpine Chamois coin is particularly interesting because it features a unique design of an Alpine Chamois, a species of goat-antelope native to the Carpathian Mountains in Romania, surrounded by a stylized landscape of mountains and trees. The coin's design was created by Romanian artist and engraver, Ioan Bolborea, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
