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50 Bani

Copper-nickel 50 bani circulation coin issued in Romania in 1955 and 1956.

Key details

Issuer: Romania
Period: Third leu (1952-2005)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1955-1956
Value: 50 Bani
Currency: Old Romanian leu
Material: Miedzionikiel
Size: 25 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 2

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Issuer: Romania
Period: Third leu (1952-2005)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1955-1956
Value: 50 Bani
Currency: Old Romanian leu

Catalog description

This copper-nickel 50 bani was issued in 1955 and 1956 as everyday money of Romania’s third leu. Its larger size and durable alloy suited a middle denomination in circulation. The coin was produced in the socialist economy primarily for practical payments. Its purchasing power depended on year, locality and the availability of goods.

Value guide

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

Year / date	Variant details
1955	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation variant 1 Mintage: 16,700,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 16 700 000
1956	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation variant 2 Mintage: 11,400,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 11 400 000

Year / date	Variant details
1955	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation variant 1 Mintage: 16,700,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 16 700 000
1956	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation variant 2 Mintage: 11,400,000 Catalog reference: Printed: 11 400 000

50 Bani

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