On the left side, Romania`s Coat of Arms, the inscription `ROMANIA`, the face value `500 LEI` and the year of issue `2004`; on the right side, the emblem of the University of Bucharest within the design depicting the Culture and Science; above and below the illustration, two ornamental elements.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ROMANIA
500 LEI
2004
Reverse description
Three main elements: the Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza`s bust, one of the Prince`s emblems and the University building; the inscriptions `UNIVERSITATEA DIN BUCURESTI` and `140 ANI` are circularly engraved on the upper part of the coin; below the image of the University building, the inscription `INTEMEIATA LA 1864 DE AL. IOAN CUZA`.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
UNIVERSITATEA DIN BUCURESTI
140 DE ANI
INTEMEIATA LA 1864 DE AL. IOAN CUZA
