5 Lei

€5,912.00
IssuerRomania
Year1992-2005
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Lei (5 ROL)
CurrencyThird leu (1952-2005)
CompositionNickel plated steel
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1 July 2003
Reference(s) KM#114, Schön#131
Obverse descriptionRomania 1992 coat of arms - an eagle (aquila) with a shield on top. It is divided into five parts, which represent the five provinces > Wallachia - golden eagle, Moldavia - cattle (aurochs), Oltenia and Banat - lion and bridge, Dobrogea - dolphins, Transylvania - black eagle + seven castles + sun + moon.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering19 95 V.G.
Reverse descriptionThe face value 5 LEI and the mention ROMANIA between two branches of oak.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMANIA • 5 • LEI • CD
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1992  - - 30 000 000
1993  - - 70 000 000
1994  - - 10 000 000
1995  - - 25 000 000
2000  - Proof; Medal alignment - 4 500
2002  - Proof - 1 500
2003  - Proof; Medal alignment - 2 000
2005  - Proof -
Catalog ID1540334790
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