© Banca Naţională a României
© Banca Naţională a României
50 Lei Romanian Academy
2006 year| Gold (.900) | 6.452 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 50 Lei 50 RON = USD 11 |
| Currency | Fourth leu (2005-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.452 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#83365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The reverse is also divided in two, a frosted side and a shiny one. The center depicts the image of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, representing the emblem of the Romanian Academy, framed by the anniversary years "1866" and "2006". The inscriptions "ACADEMIA ROMANA" (Romanian Academy) and "140 ANI DE LA INFIINTARE" (140 years since the establishment) are engraved, separated by groups of 5 pearls, on the outer circle of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ACADEMIA ROMANA
140 ANI DE LA INFIINTARE
1866
2006
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Lei (Romanian Academy) 2006 from Romania made of Gold (.900) weighing 6.452 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Romanian Academy, which is the country's highest cultural and scientific institution. The coin features the Academy's building on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. It has a limited mintage of only 500 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
