In the middle, Romania`s coat of arms; above, the inscription `ROMANIA`; below, the face value `500 LEI`; towards the side, close to the frame, the 12 stars of the European Union are inscribed circularly.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ROMANIA
500 LEI
Reverse description
The map of the European Union including Romania; in the middle, the upper part depicts the 12 stars of the Union, with one star inside the borders of Romania; towards the side, close to the frame, the inscription `UNIUNEA EUROPEANA / ADERAREA ROMANIEI / 1 IANUARIE 2007` is shown circularly.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
UNIUNEA EUROPEANA
ADERAREA ROMANIEI
1 IANUARIE 2007