| Issuer | Romania |
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Commemorative banknote |
| Value | 100 Lei |
| Currency | Fourth leu (2005-date) |
| Composition | Polymer |
| Size | 147 × 82 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | The National Bank of Romania Printing Works (Imprimeria Băncii Naționale a României), Bucharest, Romania (1880-date) |
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| Reference(s) | P#127 |
| Obverse description | The following representative graphic elements stand out on the obverse of the note: On the right side, in the foreground, the portrait and signature of King Carol I, below, his name and years of life, namely `KING CAROL I 1839-1914`. In the central area, there is a representation of the reverse of the insignia of the Order of the `Star of Romania` and a battle scene from the War of Independence. Also printed on the obverse are: - the coat of arms of Romania - the name of the central bank `BANCA NAȚIONALĂ A ROMÂNIEI` - the National Bank logo. The nominal value is inscribed four times, as follows: - at the lower left, horizontally, `100` - in the central part, at the bottom, horizontally, in letters, `LEI UNA SUTĂ` - at the lower right, vertically, in letters `UNA SUTĂ LEI` - at the upper right, vertically, `100`. The signatures of the Governor and the Central Cashier are printed in the central part, above the nominal value in letters. The date of issue, namely `1 December 2024`, is printed vertically, on the right of the banknote. Stylised geometric motifs are printed on the background of the banknote, in faded colours. |
| Reverse description | The reverse of the banknote showcases the following elements: A representation of the statue of King Carol I which can be found at Peleș Castle, and in the centre an image of the castle itself. Below, printed horizontally, the text `FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PENDEPSEȘTE CONFORME LEGILOR`. In the background, in the central area, there is a representation of the Carol I bridge which crosses the Danube at Cernavodă. Above, horizontally, is the name of the central bank `BANCA NAȚIONALĂ A ROMÂNIEI` and the BNR logo, which is positioned in the upper right and lower left. The nominal value is printed as follows: - `100` vertically at the upper left - `100` horizontally above Peleș Castle - `UNA SUTĂ LEI` horizontally in the lower left. On the background of the banknote, stylised geometric motifs are printed, in faded colours. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | `Romanian Star` and National Bank logo watermark |
| Obverse lettering | BANCA NAȚIONALĂ A ROMÂNIEI
100
1 DECEMBRIE 2024
GUVERNATOR CASIER GENERAL
LEI UNA SUTĂ
UNA SUTĂ LEI
REGELE CAROL I 1839-1914 (Translation: NATIONAL BANK OF ROMANIA 100 1 DECEMBER 2024 GOVERNOR CHIEF CASHIER ONE HUNDRED LEI ONE HUNDRED LEI KING CAROL I 1839-1914) |
| Reverse lettering | BANCA NAȚIONALĂ A ROMÂNIEI
100
UNA SUTĂ LEI
FALSIFICAREA ACESTOR BILETE SE PEDEPSEŞTE CONFORM LEGILOR
100 (Translation: National Bank of Romania 100 One Hundred Lei Falsifying these banknotes is punishable by law. 100) |
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| Catalog ID | 6298550080 |
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