Romania 500 Lei, 2003
Ciprian Porumbescu
Information
Country
Romania
Romania
Currency
Third leu
(1952 – 2005)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Lei
Year
2003
Ruler
Republic
(1989–9999)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
31.103
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Lei from Romania. Issued in 2003. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 37 mm and weighs 31.1 g.
- Obverse
- Symbolic graphics (violin and piano) and the facsimile of the composer's signature on the left; on the right, Romania's Coat of Arms and the face value "500 LEI"; above the inscription "ROMANIA" is engraved circularly and the year of issue "2003".
- Reverse
- Portrait of the composer Ciprian Porumbescu; the years of birth and death "1853-1883" and the inscription "CIPRIAN PORUMBESCU", separated by a musical adornment, are engraved circularly.
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 500 | Proof |
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