Romania

About Romania banknotes

Romania has used the leu ("lion") since 1867. After the Second World War the currency was reformed twice, in 1947 and 1952. Romania became one of the first European countries to move its whole series to polymer, and in 2005 a new leu replaced the old at 10,000 to one.

See also: European banknotes, Bulgaria, Hungary and polymer banknotes.

Frequently asked questions

What does "leu" mean?

It means "lion"; the plural is "lei".

When was the leu redenominated?

On 1 July 2005, at 10,000 old lei to one new leu.

Are Romanian banknotes made of polymer?

Yes. Romania prints all of its current banknotes on polymer.

Are your Romania banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Romania note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.