Description
General Information
Country: Romania
Issuing Authority: National Bank of Romania
Denomination: 1,000 Lei
Year Issued: 1998
Catalog Reference: Pick #106a.1
Material: Polymer (plastic banknote)
Condition (graded): Extremely Fine 40 (XF40)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Serial Number: 007B0653027
Front (Obverse)
Portrait of Mihai Eminescu, the famous Romanian poet (1850–1889).
Floral and botanical elements related to Romanian culture.
The inscription “Banca Națională a României.”
Denomination 1000 lei printed in blue and gold tones.
Modern artistic design typical of Romania’s polymer notes of the 1990s.
Back (Reverse)
Illustration associated with literature and culture connected to Mihai Eminescu.
Decorative patterns and security motifs.
National symbols and design elements representing Romanian heritage.
Security Features
Transparent polymer window.
Micro-printing and fine line patterns.
Complex color gradients.
Raised printing elements.
Serial numbering.
Size
Approximately 140 × 71 mm.
Historical Notes
This note was issued during the pre-redenomination period of Romanian currency.
In 2005, Romania redenominated its currency at 10,000 old lei = 1 new leu (RON).
Therefore, this 1,000 lei note equals 0.10 RON after the reform.
Collector Value (Approx.)
XF (Extremely Fine) condition: usually $8 – $20 USD depending on demand and serial numbers.
Polymer notes with grading slabs may attract higher interest from collectors.