Heraldic and graphic elements which symbolize the 1848 Romanian Revolution; the emblem of the Revolution used on some documents and even on the Revolution badges in Wallachia; Romania`s Coat of Arms and the year of issue `1998` on the lower part; the inscription `ROMANIA` on the upper part, engraved circularly; the face value is engraved horizontally, boarding the heraldic elements (`500` on the left and `LEI` on the right).
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ROMANIA
500 LEI
1998
Reverse description
Effigy of a young woman which symbolizes the Revolutionary Romania as main element; the text `LIBERTATE EGALITATE FRATIETATE` (liberty, equality, fraternity) which represents the ideals of the Revolution is placed circularly on the upper part; on the lower part, the circular inscription `ROMANIA REVOLUTIONARA` and the years `1848`, `1998`.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
LIBERTATE EGALITATE FRATIETATE
ROMANIA REVOLUTIONARA
1848
1998
