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500 Lei Pattern
1995 year| Bimetallic: copper centre in copper-nickel ring | - | - |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 500 Lei (500 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#316831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMANIA
500
LEI
Engraver: Constantin Dumitrescu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 500 Lei coin was designed by Romanian artist and engraver, Ioan Bolborea, and it features a unique combination of a copper center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This bimetallic design was a first for Romanian coinage and adds an extra layer of complexity and beauty to the coin's design.
