The airplane IAR CV-11 as main element; above, the inscription `ROMANIA` is engraved circularly; below, the inscription of the airplane name, Romania`s Coat of Arms, the year of issue `2001` and the face value `50 LEI`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ROMANIA
AVIONUL IAR CV-11
2001
50 LEI
Reverse description
The portrait of the inventor Elie Carafoli, between the years `1901` and `1983`, placed vertically; above, the inscription `PIONIERI AI AVIATIEI ROMANE`; below, the inscription `ELIE CARAFOLI` and the facsimile of his signature.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
PIONIERI AI AVIATIEI ROMANE
1901
1983
ELIE CARAFOLI
