© Banca Naţională a României
© Banca Naţională a României
5000 Lei Bran Castle
2003 year| Gold (.999) | 31.103 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Romania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 5000 Lei (5000 ROL) |
| Currency | Third leu (1952-2005) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 31.103 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#81759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The image of Bran Castle; above, a shield-shaped medallion bearing the years "1378" and "2003"; above, the circular inscription "625 ANI DE LA INCEPEREA CONSTRUCTIEI"; below, the circular inscription "CASTELUL BRAN".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
625 ANI DE LA INCEPEREA CONSTRUCTIEI
CASTELUL BRAN
1378
2003
Edge
Plain
Comment
Bran Castle (Romanian: Castelul Bran; German: Törzburg; Hungarian: Törcsvár), situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Commonly known as "Dracula's Castle" (although it is one among several locations linked to the Dracula legend, including Poenari Castle and Hunyad Castle), it is the home of the titular character in Bram Stoker's Dracula.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5000 Lei (Bran Castle) 2003 from Romania made of Gold (.999) weighing 31.103 g is that it features an image of Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle, which is a popular tourist attraction in Romania. The castle is associated with the legend of Count Dracula, and the coin's design highlights its Gothic architecture and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Lei (Bran Castle) 2003 coin.
