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20 Bani - Carol I

Romanian copper-nickel 20 bani circulation coin of Carol I, issued in 1905–1906 with documented year and mint varieties.

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Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1905-1906
Value: 20 Bani - Carol I
Currency: Old Romanian leu
Material: Miedzionikiel
Size: 25 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 3

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Issuer: Romania
Period: First leu (1867-1947)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1905-1906

Catalog description

This copper-nickel 20 bani was part of Romania’s small-change system under Carol I. The 1905–1906 group includes several date varieties, including a J-marked issue associated with the Hamburg Mint. Its base-metal composition reflects the practical needs of everyday commerce alongside higher-value silver coins. Purchasing power was modest but useful for small transactions, varying with year and locality.

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Variants, ownership, and value estimates in one place, with sale history where auction results are available.

Year / date	Variant details
1905	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation variant 1 Mintage: 2,500,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 2 500 000
1906	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation variant 2 Mintage: 3,000,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 3 000 000
1906 J	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation variant 3 Mintage: 2,500,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 2 500 000

Year / date	Variant details
1905	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation variant 1 Mintage: 2,500,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 2 500 000
1906	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation variant 2 Mintage: 3,000,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 3 000 000
1906 J	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation variant 3 Mintage: 2,500,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 2 500 000

20 Bani - Carol I

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