50 Lei Dalmatian Pelican

€83,607.00
IssuerRomania
Year2003
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Lei (50 ROL)
CurrencyThird leu (1952-2005)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight15.551 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#186
Obverse descriptionStylised drop of water with a terrestrial globe inside. Three stylised water waves below. Coat of arms of Romania to the right. Stylised water rings around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringROMANIA 50 LEI 2003 ANUL INTERNATIONAL AL APEI PURE
(Translation: International year of pure water.)
Reverse descriptionDalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) facing left, standing in water with reeds. To the left, dalmatian pelican swimming left. To the right, in the background, dalmatian pelican plunging right. Three stalks of bulrush (Typha) on either side of the inscription below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREZERVATIA BIOSFEREI DELTA DUNARII PELECANUS CRISPUS
(Translation: Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage2003  - Proof Set - 500
Catalog ID2688433190
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