Romania 20 Lei, 1939
Birth Centenary of Carol I
Information
Country
Romania
Romania
Currency
First leu
(1867 – 1947)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
20 Lei
Year
1939
Ruler
Carol II
(1930–1940)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.5
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Lei from Romania. Issued in 1939. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.5 g.
- Obverse
- Legend CAROL II REGELE ROMANILOR meaning "KING OF ROMANIANS" and king CAROL II facing right. (Carol II, King of Romania)
- Reverse
- Face value 20 LEI, ROMANIA, year 19 39 written in two parts, Romanian coat of arms with a crown atop, at left and right two branches around which a ribbon is wrapped. The ribbon bears the Latin inscription NIHIL SINE DEO meaning NOTHING WITHOUT GOD. (20 Lei 1939 Nothing without God Romania)
- Edge
- Grained
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 300 |
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