Romania Coins
The official currency of Romania is the Romanian leu (RON), introduced in 2005 as a successor to the old leu. The Romanian monetary system has undergone several changes throughout its history, reflecting the country's political and economic transformations.
Current currency in circulation
The modern Romanian leu is divided into 100 bani and is available in coins of 1, 5, 10 and 50 bani, as well as banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 lei. The National Bank of Romania is responsible for issuing and regulating the currency. Since its introduction, the leu has maintained relative stability, although it has experienced fluctuations against other major currencies.
Monetary history and highlights
Prior to the current leu, Romania used different monetary systems, including the old leu introduced in 1867. An important milestone in Romanian numismatics was the issuance of the first gold coin in 1868, known as the "20 lei". During the communist period, the leu underwent several devaluations. In 2005, a monetary reform was implemented that eliminated four zeros from the old leu, giving rise to the current currency and marking a new chapter in the country's economic history.
| Country | Romania |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Leu (RON) |
| 1€ | 4,98lei |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Bucharest |
| ISO2 | RO |
| ISO3 | ROU |
| Catalogued coins | 315 |
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Ancient coins of Romania
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Romania.
Reigns 1866-1947 Monetary Reform 1947-1947 People's Republic 1947-1952 Monetary Reform 1952-1966 Socialist Republic 1966-1992 Current Republic 1992-2005 Monetary Reform 2006-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Romania coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
10 lei (90th anniversary of the establishment of the Bucharest Clinical Emergency Hospital)
10 lei (20 years of Romania's accession to NATO)
10 lei (Constantin Brâncuși )
1 leu (20 years of Romania's accession to NATO)
10 lei (200th anniversary of the birth of Avram Iancu)
500 lei (200th anniversary of the birth of Avram Iancu )
1 leu (200th anniversary of the birth of Avram Iancu)
10 lei (270th anniversary of the birth of Gheorghe Șincai)
10 lei (100 years of Romania's first Olympic medal)
1 banu
1 banu
2 bani
2 bani
5 bani
5 bani
10 bani
10 bani
1 leu (Carol I)
2 bani (Carol I)
2 bani (Carol I)
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