Description
Country: Romania
Denomination: 100 Lei
Year: 1966
Currency: Romanian Leu
Issuing Authority: Banca Națională a Republicii Socialiste România
Main Information
Catalog Number: Pick #97a.1
Series: Socialist Republic of Romania banknotes
Serial Number Example: H.0053 657797
Material: Paper
Printed by: State printing works of Romania
Front (Obverse)
Portrait of Nicolae Bălcescu, a famous Romanian historian and leader of the 1848 revolution.
Denomination “100” printed in corners.
Romanian text: “Banca Nationala a Republicii Socialiste Romania.”
Decorative socialist-era guilloche patterns.
Back (Reverse)
(Not shown in the image)
Features agricultural and industrial imagery representing socialist economic progress.
National emblem of socialist Romania.
Security Features
Watermark portrait.
Intricate geometric guilloche patterns.
Fine micro-printing and detailed engraving.
Size
Approximately 150 × 75 mm
Historical Context
This banknote was issued during the communist period when Romania was officially called the Socialist Republic of Romania. The designs emphasized national heroes and socialist economic achievements.
Collector Value (Approx.)
Your note is graded Choice Fine (15) by DIM Currency.
Estimated collector value:
$5 – $15 USD depending on condition and demand.
✔ Notes in UNC (uncirculated) condition can reach $40+.