Romania 500 Lei, 2001

History of Gold - Treasure of Pietroasa - twelve-sided gold bowl

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Romania Romania
Currency Third leu (1952 – 2005)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 500 Lei
Year 2001
Ruler Republic (1989–9999)
Composition Gold (.999)
Shape Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 6.22
Demonetized Yes

Description

500 Lei from Romania. Issued in 2001. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 0 mm and weighs 6.22 g.

Obverse
A round medallion; in the middle of the medallion, Romania's Coat of Arms; above, the inscription "ROMANIA" is engraved circularly; the year of issue "2001"; below, the face value "500 LEI".
Reverse
The image of the twelve-sided gold bowl and the inscription "TEZAURUL DE LA PIETROASA".
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2001  250 Proof Set

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