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100 Lei Dimitrie Cantemir
| Issuer | National Bank of Romania |
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| Year | 2007 |
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| Currency | Fourth leu (2005-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the large denomination numeral '100 LEI' prominently displayed in the center of the mirror-polished field, with the word 'LEI' inscribed beneath in smaller lettering. The Romanian coat of arms — a shield displaying the eagle, ox head, dolphin, and lion passant — is depicted at the top center above the numeral. Two decorative laurel or palm branches flank the central design on either side. The country name 'ROMANIA' is inscribed along the lower arc, with the date '2007' appearing just above it in the exergual area. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a detailed draped bust of Dimitrie Cantemir facing three-quarters to the right, depicted in period attire including ornate armour and a lace cravat, his long curled wig rendered in fine relief. A decorative laurel sprig frames the lower left portion of the portrait. The subject's birth and death dates '26 octombrie 1673 · 21 august 1723' arc along the upper field in two lines. The legend 'DIMITRIE CANTEMIR' is inscribed along the lower arc in bold capital letters, identifying the Moldavian prince, scholar, and encyclopedist commemorated by this issue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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