Romania 50 Lei, 2001

IAR CV-11

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Romania Romania
Currency Third leu (1952 – 2005)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 50 Lei
Year 2001
Ruler Republic (1989–9999)
Composition Silver (.999)
Shape Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 15.551
Demonetized Yes

Description

50 Lei from Romania. Issued in 2001. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 0 mm and weighs 15.55 g.

Obverse
The airplane IAR CV-11 as main element; above, the inscription "ROMANIA" is engraved circularly; below, the inscription of the airplane name, Romania's Coat of Arms, the year of issue "2001" and the face value "50 LEI".
Reverse
The portrait of the inventor Elie Carafoli, between the years "1901" and "1983", placed vertically; above, the inscription "PIONIERI AI AVIATIEI ROMANE"; below, the inscription "ELIE CARAFOLI" and the facsimile of his signature.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2001  500 Proof Set

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