In the middle, the face value of `5 LEI`, Romania`s coat of arms above and the year of issue `2007` and the circular inscription `ROMANIA` below.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
5 LEI
2007
ROMANIA
Reverse description
In the middle, the portrait of Dimitrie Cantemir; on the outer ring, in the upper part and in the lower part respectively, the circular inscriptions `DIMITRIE CANTEMIR` and `26 octombrie 1673 - 21 august 1723`.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
DIMITRIE CANTEMIR
26 octombrie 1673 - 21 august 1723