© Banca Naţională a României
© Banca Naţională a României
500 Lei Bistriţa Monastery
2002 year| Gold (.999) | 6.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 500 Lei (500 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#81786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The image of Bistriţa Monastery; the years "1402" and "2002" are engraved on the left and right sides; the inscription "MANASTIREA BISTRITA" is engraved below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MANASTIREA BISTRITA
1402
2002
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Bistrița Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Bistrița) is a Romanian Orthodox monastery located 8 km west of Piatra Neamț. It was dedicated in 1402, having as original ctitor the Moldavian Voivode Alexandru cel Bun whose remains are buried here. The church is historically and archaeologically valuable. It shows features of Byzantine architecture, is richly ornamented, with a 15th-century entrance door of fine craftsmanship and detailed frescoes.Interesting fact
The Bistriţa Monastery coin, minted in 2002, is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 1,000 coins produced. It features an image of the Bistriţa Monastery, a historic Orthodox monastery in Romania, on one side, and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collectible among numismatists and gold investors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lei (Bistriţa Monastery) 2002 coin.
