500 Lei (Patriarchal Cathedral) 2006 front 500 Lei (Patriarchal Cathedral) 2006 back
500 Lei (Patriarchal Cathedral) 2006 photo
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500 Lei Patriarchal Cathedral

2006 year
Gold (.999) 31.103 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Romania
Period
Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
500 Lei 500 RON = USD 110
Currency
Fourth leu (2005-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
31.103 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#83362
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

In the middle, the image of the Cathedral and the coat of arms of the Patriarchate; the text "CATEDRALA PATRIARHALA" on the outer part and the anniversary years "1656" and "2006" framing the coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CATEDRALA PATRIARHALA
1656
2006

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 500 Lei (Patriarchal Cathedral) 2006 coin from Romania made of Gold (.999) weighing 31.103 g is a unique and rare coin that features an image of the Patriarchal Cathedral in Bucharest, Romania on one side and the Romanian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 2006 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the cathedral's consecration and has a face value of 500 Lei, although its value to collectors is much higher due to its rarity and gold content.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  250 - - - - - -

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