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Romania - Socialist Republic (1966-1992) 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€ 4,97lei
Continent Europa
Capital city Bucharest
ISO2 RO
ISO3 ROU
Catalogued coins 324

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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 - Socialist Republic (1966-1992) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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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.

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100 lei

FO#628 KM#111
Price: 0,21€ - 2,29€
Year: 1991-1996
Period: Socialist Republic
Weight: 8,75 g
Composition: Nickel plated steel
Diameter: 29,00 mm
Edge: Plain with inscription

50 lei

FO#852 KM#110
Price: 0,10€ - 1,45€
Year: 1991-1996
Period: Socialist Republic
Weight: 5,90 g
Composition: Brass plated steel
Diameter: 26,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

15 bani

FO#10011 KM#93a
Price: 0,21€
Year: 1975
Period: Socialist Republic
Weight: 1,00 g
Composition: Aluminium
Diameter: 19,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 lei

FO#8000 KM#97
Price: 0,53€ - 1,25€
Year: 1978
Period: Socialist Republic
Weight: 2,80 g
Composition: Aluminium
Diameter: 29,00 mm
Edge: Plain with details

15 bani

FO#3304 KM#93
Price: 0,12€ - 0,90€
Year: 1966
Period: Socialist Republic
Weight: 2,87 g
Composition: Nickel plated steel
Diameter: 19,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

25 bani

FO#3305 KM#94a
Price: 0,17€
Year: 1982
Period: Socialist Republic
Weight: 1,30 g
Composition: Aluminium
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

20 lei

FO#853 KM#109
Price: 0,18€ - 1,66€
Year: 1991-1996
Period: Socialist Republic
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Brass plated steel
Diameter: 24,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 bani

FO#631 KM#92
Price: 0,14€ - 0,34€
Year: 1966
Period: Socialist Republic
Weight: 1,70 g
Composition: Nickel plated steel
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 bani

FO#10010 KM#92a
Price: 0,10€
Year: 1975
Period: Socialist Republic
Weight: 0,60 g
Composition: Aluminium
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 lei (Anniversary of the Revolution)

FO#854 KM#108
Price: 0,25€ - 0,61€
Year: 1990-1992
Period: Socialist Republic
Weight: 4,60 g
Composition: Nickel plated steel
Diameter: 23,00 mm
Edge: Plain with details

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