Romania 100 Lei, 1999
Antarctic Expedition
Information
Country
Romania
Romania
Currency
Third leu
(1952 – 2005)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
100 Lei
Year
1999
Ruler
Republic
(1989–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
100 Lei from Romania. Issued in 1999. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 37 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- In the middle, Romania's Coat of Arms, the circular inscription "ROMANIA", the face value "100 LEI" and the year of issue "1999"; the compass rose and species of Antarctic birds and mammals are engraved circularly.
- Reverse
- The vessel Belgica, the bust of the Romanian biologist Emil Racovi????, the insignia and the name "EURO"; above, the circular inscription "EXPEDITIA ANTARCTICA BELGICA 1897-1899"; below, the inscription "EMIL RACOVITA".
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 20K | € 53,00 | Proof |
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