In the lower half, part of `Atacul de la Smârdan` (`The Smârdan Assault`), a painting by Nicolae Grigorescu; in the upper half, the face value of `5 LEI`, Romania`s coat of arms and the year of issue `2007`, as well as the circular inscriptions `ROMANIA` and `ATACUL DE LA SMARDAN`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ROMANIA
2007
5 LEI
ATACUL DE LA SMARDAN
Reverse description
A scene featuring the meeting of the two chambers of the Parliament of Romania when the country`s independence was proclaimed; above, the year 1877; in the upper part, `PROCLAMAREA INDEPENDENTEI` inscribed circularly.
